Economic importance of Lac insect
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Explanation:
Lac is a secret breeding ground for insects, which are grown commercially for years.
Lac cultivation has its roots in India and Bangladesh, the two largest Asian countries in the world and was a major economic source for the local people.
The revitalization and improvement of Lac culture is proposed to achieve this goal.
Answer:
Economic importance of lac insect :
1. Lac is largely used as a scaling wax and adhesive for optical instruments. It is used in electric industry, as it is a good insulator.
2. It is used in preparations of shoe and leather polishes and as a protective coaling of wood.
3. It is used in laminating paper board, photographs, engraved materials and plastic moulded articles.
4. Used as a filling material for gold ornaments. Some insects are natural predators of lac insects. The caterpillars of these parasites feed upon lac insects showing hyper-parasitism.