Valorisation of organic waste material: growth performance of wild black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) reared on different organic wastes

Volume: 3, Issue: 3, Pages: 193 - 202
Published: Sep 1, 2017
Abstract
Insects such as the black soldier fly (BSF; Hermetia illucens ) are currently being promoted as an alternative protein source for animals and organic waste management agents. To play the dual roles sustainably, there is need to reduce reliance on wild BSF and develop an appropriate farming methodology for the insect. This study aimed at improving larvae production in a black soldier fly colony previously established from the wild in Kenya. The...
Paper Details
Title
Valorisation of organic waste material: growth performance of wild black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) reared on different organic wastes
Published Date
Sep 1, 2017
Volume
3
Issue
3
Pages
193 - 202
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