Crickets, from famine to feast

The video discusses the thriving business of cricket sales in Miami, where crickets are sold by the kilo at rising prices, surpassing those of staple cereals like Millet. Crickets are a popular delicacy, often grilled with spices, and are considered nutritious. However, the health benefits depend on how they are caught, as dead crickets may contain insecticides. The video also highlights the economic opportunities for women in Asia who prepare crickets for sale, although crickets are only available seasonally from October to June.

What is the main reason for the rising prices of crickets in Miami?

• Increased demand and their status as a delicacy

• Introduction of new cricket species

• Government subsidies for cricket farming

• Decrease in millet production

Why is it dangerous to collect dead crickets from the ground?

• They might be contaminated with insecticides

• They lose their nutritional value

• They attract predators

• They are harder to cook

What was a consequence of the last big cricket plague?

• A massive spraying campaign

• An increase in cricket farming

• A ban on cricket consumption

• A decrease in cricket prices

How has cricket consumption impacted women in Asia?

• It has provided a new source of revenue

• It has led to health issues

• It has increased their expenses

• It has decreased their workload

During which months are crickets available as a delicacy?

• July to November

• March to September

• January to December

• October to June