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Eat bugs for survival? The U.N. says it’s a good idea in new promotion for Entomophagy

The U.N. has begun promoting edible insects as a low-fat, high protein food for people, pets, and livestock. According to the U.N., they come with appetizing side benefits: reducing greenhouse gas emissions, creating jobs in developing countries, and feeding millions of hungry people around the world. And yes, bugs can be an important part of any survival situation.

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Treating Spider and Scorpion Stings

Treatment for Black Widow spider bite The black widow spider is identified by a red hourglass on its abdomen. They grow to about 1/2 inch long and have a shiny, black, globular shaped abdomen.  Only the female bites, and it has a neurotoxic venom. The initial pain is not severe, but severe local pain rapidly…

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Treating Bee and Wasp Stings

If stung by a bee, immediately remove the stinger and venom sac, if attached, by scraping with a fingernail or a knife blade (yellow jackets, wasps, and hornets do not leave the stinger). Do not squeeze or grasp the stinger or venom sac, as squeezing will force more venom into the wound. Check for allergic…

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Treating Bites and Insect Stings

Insect Hazards Insects and related pests are hazards in a survival situation. Insects bite as a defensive mechanism or to feed off of the host.  They not only cause irritations, but they are often carriers of diseases that cause severe allergic reactions in some individuals. In many parts of the world you will be exposed…

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