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Researcher, Dr. Wally Yokoyama discusses how the Black Soldier Fly can help reduce household and agricultural waste, serve as feed for poultry and fish (protein substitute), and reduce methane emission from landfills. The USDA-ARS has other amazing videos like this one on the channel.

This informative video by Mary Ikigu walks you through the entire process from larvae feeding to frass collection, highlighting its benefits as a high-quality organic fertilizer. Learn how this sustainable practice not only helps manage waste but also enhances soil health and supports plant growth. Perfect for farmers, gardeners, and sustainability enthusiasts looking to understand and implement eco-friendly practices. Check out her channel for more content.

Here Jacquie Jacob delves into how BSF larvae are raised and harvested, and how their voracious appetite for organic materials provides a sustainable solution to waste reduction. Learn about the multiple benefits of BSF farming, which not only produces high-quality protein but also serves as an eco-friendly solution to waste problems. Ideal for environmentalists, farmers, and policymakers interested in sustainable agricultural practices and waste management solutions.

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Benefits of using Black Solider Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae in livestock Diets. (Authors: Bree Modica, MS; Liz Koutsos, PhD; date of publication March 2023)

5 types of alternative proteins for animal feeds

Pets can help fight climate change with an insect-based diet. Owners just need to come around to the idea.

Improvements in Performance of Nursery Pigs Provided with Supplemental Oil Derived from Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae (Authors: Eric van Heugten; Gabriela Martinez; Alejandra McComb; Liz Koutsos; date of publication November 23, 2022)

Insects as Nutrition and Enrichment: The Benefits of Feeding Whole Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae to Animals (Author: B. Modica; date of publication November 1, 2022)

Sustainability: Understanding Life Cycle Assessments for Insect Ingredients (Author B. Modica; date of publication August 22, 2022)

Immunomodulatory Potential of Black Soldier Fly Larvae: Applications Beyond Nutrition in Animal Feeding Programs (Authors: L. Koutsos, B. Modica, and Tarra Freel; date of publication July 29, 2022)

Black Soldier Fly Larvae Oil Improves Nursery Pig Growth Performance (Authors: L. Koutsos, C. Eickleberry and E. van Heugten; date of publication June 12, 2022)

Alternative Proteins in Pet Nutrition: Advantages of Insect Ingredients in Dog & Cat Diets (Author: B. Modica; date of publication: April 28, 2022)

Palatability and Apparent Total Tract Macronutrient Digestibility of Retorted BSFL-Containing Diets and Their Effects on the Fecal Charactertisitics of Cats Consuming Them (Authors: S. Do, L. Koutsos, A. McComb, T. Phungviwatnikul, M. de Godoy, & K. Swanson; date of publication: 2022)

Optimizing Swine Nutrition: Advantages of Including BSFL Ingredients in Swine Diets (Author: B. Modica; date of publication: Mar 15, 2022)

Insects in Aquaculture Feed: Nutrition and Beyond (Author: B. Modica; date of publication: January 2022)

Digestibility and Safety of Dry Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal and BSFL Oil in Dogs (Authors: T. Freel, A. McComb, & L. Koutsos; date of publication: 2021)

Nutrient and Amino Acid Digestibility of Black Soldier Fly Larvae Differing in Age Using the Precision-Fed Cecectomized Rooster Assay (Authors: S. Do, L. Koutsos, P. Utterback, C. Parsons, M. de Godoy, & K. Swanson; date of publication: 2020)

Could Insects be Used to Feed Pets and Other Animals? (Authors: L. Koutsos, C. Kuball, & B. Modica; date of publication: October 28, 2019)