Ugandan custom has it that only women and children catch grasshoppers, and only men enjoy eating the delicacy. Within the past 10 years, though, grasshopper trapping has turned into a lucrative trade, and men have swapped tradition for opportunity.

During the country’s two rainy seasons, the sight of women and children with plastic bags and cupped hands has given way to powerful lights set above rusty oil drums lined with aluminum sheets to help commercial catchers, mostly men, find the insects more easily. The harvest is shipped in 110 lb. sacks to market, where the grasshoppers are sold raw, deep-fried, or sautéed with onion and chili. Four teaspoons’ worth sells for 50 cents.

Lawrence Mawanda says he makes about $1,000 per season from grasshoppers – nearly double Uganda’s gross domestic product per capita. He has earned enough to construct two stalls, and can now afford to pay for his children’s schooling.

Two years ago, Mr. Magoola cofounded the Bansenene Development Association Southern Region to give trappers collective bargaining power while ensuring a sustainable trade. Trappers are charged a seasonal flat rate of around $400 to run 12,400-watt bulbs for eight hours a day. Those who pay are more likely to out those who don’t, helping grasshopper trapping leap even further forward.

roolnaado:
Allylic,

I sent a pm sometimes ago. The reason is I stumbled upon a username that so much resembles and could be passed of as yours.

https://www.nairaland.com/aiiyiic

I just wanted to inform you so that you or someone who knows you won't fall for an identity scam.

Allylic:
ohh..thank you for this...I hardly check my nairaland this days..I will revert back asap..please can you walk me through how to report this to the moderator

roolnaado:


You can use the mail supermods button at the bottom of the nairaland homepage.

Allylic:
ohh..thank you for this...I hardly check my nairaland this days..I will revert back asap..please can you walk me through how to report this to the moderator

AIIyIic:



Is there any rule that says i can't have a name similar to anyone on the platform. I believe if anyone else was bearing the name, nairaland bot wouldn't allow another person create an account with dat name ?


Have you gotten any report of anyone being scammed or whatsoever by this username?

Allylic:
this isn't a similar name..it is the same name..Though I havent heard any report of being scammed or otherwise...Just trying to be careful..

Allylic:
this isn't a similar name..it is the same name..Though I havent heard any report of being scammed or otherwise...Just trying to be careful..