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Insects are everywhere in farming and research − but insect welfare is just catching up

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Each year , producers rear some 2.1 trillion black soldier flies alone and, if industry trends hold, will be rearing three times as many in 2035 .

John Sutter : If insects can feel pain, as most Americans believe, then there is an ethical reason to protect their welfare.

He says it’s wrong to cause unnecessary pain in animals an imperative codified in the ethical principles that U.S. federal agencies consult.

Bob Fischer : Insect researchers are not legally required to follow ethical guidelines for other animal researchers.

International guidelines recommend avoiding the use of live animals entirely when possible and using fewer live animals when they do need to be used.

It's possible to treat insects more humanely, he says, and it's important to take reasonable steps to do so.

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