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I got really deep into black soldier flies at some point and I can't understand why we are not turning organic waste into fly larvae. Larvae are 80%+ fat which
by kfk 6y ago
I got really deep into black soldier flies at some point and I can't understand why we are not turning organic waste into fly larvae. Larvae are 80%+ fat which means biodiesel + expensive chemical compounds like chitin. On the other end if you are processing industrial organic waste (supermarket waste included) according to EU laws since 2017 you can use those larvae as fish/chicke/pig/etc. feed. Using insects as feed would help reduce CO2 and other negative of fish and soy beans. I am sure I am missing something?
- twic 6y agoBlack soldier flies are definitely cool. You put eggs or small larvae in a bin full of food waste, and when the larvae are fully grown, they crawl out of the bin and feed themselves to your chickens: https://www.hobbyfarms.com/black-soldier-flies-free-self-harvesting-chicken-feed/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/black-soldier-flies-free-self-har...
- hinkley 6y agoFurthermore, why are we feeding tiny dinosaurs all-grain diets when they should be getting vegetables and bugs? I won't eat BSF, but I've no problem eating chicken or pork that's been eating them.