PORT ALLEN, La. — A virus has killed millions of crickets that are raised to feed pet reptiles and zoo animals, putting some producers out of business and disrupting supplies to pet shops across North ...

Crickets. They’re not just for reptiles anymore. They’ve been widely touted for being high in protein with a smaller environmental footprint than chicken, pork, or beef. That means they could account ...

Growing crickets to make some extra cash requires little space, since the business can be set up in your basement or a small room. To making money you must grow and sell them in large quantities.