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Korea Biodiversity Information System > Insect Resource > Resource Insects > What is a resource insect?
Natural enemy resources
Although it is common to use pesticides to remove pest insects, an eco-friendly insect pest control method using predators has been on the rise recently.
Pollen vector resources
In general, various crops such as apples and pears are pollinated by pollen vectors, such as butterflies and bees. People are mass producing pollen vectors and supplying them to orchards.
Environmental cleanup resources
Because many insects live off corrosive materials, such as rotten materials and animal excretion, insects can be used to purify waste or for intensive agriculture.
Medicinal resources
Korea’s ancestors used insects to cure diseases. In the book “Donguibogam,” about 95 species of medicinal insects were recorded. They are currently used to develop herbal medicines.
Edible resources
There is much historical evidence for the use of edible insects, and even today there are a lot of examples of edible insects all over the world.
Industrial resources
Because insects are very useful as industrial resources due to their excellent sensory organs and unique structural features, they are used to produce useful substances and feed, and for treating livestock effluent.
Environmental indicator resources
Insects are used as indicators to judge environmental pollution.
Cultural resources
Insects are used in movies and in other arts as a cultural resource.
Genetic and related microorganism resources
Insects have been used as biological materials in genetics, developmental biology, and molecular biology due to their diversity and abundance.
