FAQ

A Black Soldier Fly (BSF) or Hermetia illucens is a common and widespread fly of the family Stratiomyidae.

BSF is a fly that holds some unique properties. It’s not a pest like the regular house fly and so it can actually be put to use by humans.

Black Soldier Flies are small, harmless insects that have the potential to provide promising solutions to two of modern Global Problems: the high cost of Livestock Feed and the disposal of large amounts of Food Waste, Slaughterhouse Waste, Agriculture Waste, Animal Waste etc.

Black Soldier Fly may be instrumental in closing the loop between Animal Waste and Animal Feed.

Black soldier fly larvae play a similar role to that of redworms as essential decomposers in breaking down organic substrates and returning nutrients to the soil.

Black Soldier Fly Larvae are a great source of Protein for Animal Feed and Composting. They are also effective at breaking down any Organic Waste such as Food Waste, Vegetable Waste, Fruit Waste, Slaughterhouse Waste, Animal Waste making them ideal for Composting.

Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) are considered to be sanitary, as they’re designed to break down the bacteria in their food. They’re so efficient at this that there’s no bacteria in their waste once they’ve digested it.

Additionally, they are easy to breed and maintain and require minimal space. This makes them a great choice for anyone looking to reduce their Environmental Footprint and make use of Organic Waste which is using for Landfilling.

No, Black Soldier Flies are not considered harmful insects. They are actually beneficial insects, as they are an important part of the natural environment, helping to break down organic matter and providing a food source for other animals. The Black Soldier Flies are neither Pest nor Disease Vector.

Total life cycle of the BSF is 45 days only and can be divided into 4 phases: Egg (4 days), Larva (18 to 22 days), Pupa (14 to 18 days) and Fly (5 to 7 days) stage.

Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) will eat nearly any kind of organic waste ranging from animal waste to food scraps.

As the BSFL mature, they grow into ½- inch-long grubs, at which point they climb out of their food source and turn into pre-pupae. The pre-pupae can immediately be fed to Hens, Fishes & Pets and are a good source of Protein. They can also be dried and processed into feed for use at a later time. Small composting operations also allow them to turn into flies and breed, propagating the population.

Black Soldier Flies are beneficial in several ways. The adults (Flies) are not attracted to human habitation and thus pose a significantly lower risk of disease transmission than other fly species. Furthermore, they prevent Houseflies and other Insects from laying eggs in the material inhabited by BSFL. The adult flies do not have digestive organs, relying on stores of body fat from the larval stage. Their short life cycle makes them a reliable source of food for chickens and potentially other farm animals.

The Larvae of BSF are quite effective in handling wastes contaminated by heavy metals or pesticides. BSF larvae greedily prey on organic waste, like rotting plants or animal organs, animal or human manure, food waste, slaughterhouse waste, distiller grains, sludge, etc.

Yes, it is a sustainable alternative as they produce absolutely zero waste since their remains can be used as fertilizer and take a lot less space & less water than other animals. Farming BSF is puts a lot less strain on the environment. Black Soldier Flies are highly environmentally friendly, as they don’t require any high-impact, destructive activities that traditional meats require, such as mass-scale deforestation, land use change, water inputs and more. Lower emissions with the same high-quality protein.

The Conclusion. Black Soldier Flies are powerhouse insects that can turn Organic Waste into High Protein & Rich Nutrient feed, without generating any waste by-products. Farming these insects is a very low cost, low maintenance, highly efficient small-scale operation.