AZCATL
A prefabricated ant nest that helps ants to establish its colony quicker and easier.
According to several studies, by 2050 the world population will increase to 9 billion people, and as a consequence the demand for food and water will grow proportionally producing a crisis that our planet may not be able to cover. The possibilities to face a food crisis are limited but insects could be the missing link in the food industry that can create a circular economy, being a food and feeding source. Azcatl is a prefabricated nest that will help ants to establish its colony quicker and easier. Therefore, the cycle of repopulation will not be drastically interrupted, producing every season a regular amount of escamoles. The prefabricated nest is produced with 3D printing technology and PLA, which is a filament that is easy to use and is made from renewable resources and thus, biodegradable.