Scientists in Nairobi have discovered that the larvae of the Kenyan lesser mealworm are capable of consuming polystyrene and now hope to create new tools that help get rid of plastic waste faster and more efficiently.
Author: Fathiya Khamis
Dr Fathiya Mbarak Khamis is a senior scientist at Nairobi’s International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology in Kenya. Fathiya is currently working on native and invasive insect pests of fruits and vegetables that are of economic importance for food security in Africa and beyond.