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Critical Issue https://businessday.ng/health/article/nigerias-inefficient-waste-management-may-worsen-as-un-warns-of-coming-dangers/ STEPHEN ONYEKWELU
Featured Insect https://animalia-life.club/qa/pictures/black-soldier-fly-life-cycle image #16
Insect Human Connection https://www.dorset.nu/black-soldier-fly-equipment/
References Page https://stonesoup.in/blogs/news/composting-buddies-black-soldier-flies
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