In Colombia, hungry beetle larvae combat trash buildup

By Agence France-Presse

Aug 13, 2024 8:25 pm

TUNJA, Colombia — In the far-flung Colombian highlands, beetles are the secret weapon in an innovative project to combat the ever-growing problem of trash buildup.

Here, larvae of the enormous rhinoceros beetle eat through piles of organic garbage that would otherwise end up in polluting landfills.

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