University of York scientists using ginger in conservation of endangered stag beetle

The new research shows that stag beetles, almost extinct in parts of England and Wales, are attracted to a chemical found in ginger and this can be used to lure the insects into aerial traps fitted with tiny microphones to monitor the movement of larvae in underground nests. From this, scientists can monitor the falling numbers of adult stag beetles.

Interesting that the chemical wasn’t found in Mary Ann, but you have to go with what works, li’l buddy.