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Effectiveness of black soldier fly larvae in composting mercury contaminated organic waste

Scientific African, 2019
Black soldier fly larvae composting has been the new composting technology fast rising in most developing countries. Each larva can consume up to 200 mg of food waste per day as well as possessing the ability to accumulate and remove some toxic ...
Francis K. Attiogbe, Nana Yaa K. Ayim, Joshua Martey   +2 more
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Sustainability index analysis of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) cultivation from food waste substrate [PDF]

Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management, 2023
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Most food waste is dominated by domestic activities consisting of large numbers of organic pollutants, such as nitrogen and phosphate potentially hazardous to the environment.
A.D. Santoso, T. Handayani, R.A. Nugroho, A.I. Yanuar, N. Nadirah, E.S. Rohaeni, E. Widjaja, M.A.M. Oktaufik, U. Ayuningtyas, Y.P. Erlambang, R. Herdioso, M.N. Rofiq, R. Hutapea, A.L. Sihombing, B. Rustianto, I.M.A.D Susila, D. Irawan, D. Iskandar, S. Indrijarso, G.D. Widiarta   +19 more
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Nutritional value of black solder fly (Hermetia illucens) eggs and larvae reared on fermented milk industry waste as an ingredient of fish feed [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences, 2022
Eggs and larvae of the black soldier fly are a new protein and lipid containing component, which seems to be quite promising for inclusion in a diet for fish feeding, since its rearing makes it possible to process wastes from various industries and ...
Mikhailova Marina, Zolotarev Konstantin, Nakhod Valeriya, Farafonova Tatiana, Mikhailov Anton   +4 more
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Suppression of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Reduction of Other Bacteria by Black Soldier Fly Larvae Reared on Potato Substrate

Microbiology Spectrum, 2022
Larvae of black soldier flies, Hermetia illucens, are increasingly used for biological conversion of animal and plant wastes into ingredients of animal feeds on an industrial scale.
Marissa Kinney, Matthew Moyet, Edward Bernard, Andrei Alyokhin   +3 more
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Determinants of fish farmers’ awareness of insect-based aquafeeds in Kenya; the case of black soldier fly larvae meal

Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2023
It is evident from scientific studies that black soldier fly larvae can replace the widely used fishmeal, which is costly and unsustainable for smallholder farmers, in aquafeeds.
Kevin Okoth Ouko, Jimmy Brian Mboya, Kevin Odhiambo Obiero, Erick Ochieng Ogello, Adrian Wekulo Mukhebi, Mavindu Muthoka, Jonathan Mbonge Munguti   +6 more
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Modulation of nutrient composition of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae by feeding seaweed-enriched media. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2017
Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae are a promising source of protein and lipid for animal feeds. The nutritional composition of the BSF larvae depend partly on the composition of the feeding medium.
Nina S Liland, Irene Biancarosa, Pedro Araujo, Daan Biemans, Christian G Bruckner, Rune Waagbø, Bente E Torstensen, Erik-Jan Lock   +7 more
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An effect of fat emulsions of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae on the germination capacity and energy of sprouting of pea (Pisum sativum L.) seeds

Пищевые системы, 2022
Various oils, fats and emulsifiers in the composition of preparations for soil enrichment or plant protection can have a significant effect on the germination capacity and energy of sprouting of pea seeds.
A. A. Ruban, M. V. Novikova, S. I. Loskutov, A. A. Kostin   +3 more
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Black soldier fly larvae replace traditional iced trash fish diet to enhance the delicious flavor of Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis)

Frontiers in Marine Science, 2023
Chinese mitten crabs (Eriocheir sinensis) are traditionally fed iced trash fish, but the industry is facing problems such as low breeding safety. Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is an alternative protein source in animal diets, including diets for ...
Jian-Feng Qiu, Jian-Feng Qiu, Cheng Luo, Cheng Luo, Li-Hua Ren, Wei Li, Tai-Ming Dai, Tai-Ming Dai, Guang Wang, Guang Wang, Xiao-Ning Sun, Xiao-Ning Sun, Kou-Chang Chong Moua, Kou-Chang Chong Moua, Yang-Hu Sima, Yang-Hu Sima, Shi-Qing Xu, Shi-Qing Xu   +17 more
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Effect of fermented laying hen manure and starter feed as growing media on black soldier fly larvae development [PDF]

BIO Web of Conferences, 2023
This study aimed to evaluate the development of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae when reared on different feeding media, specifically using varying ratios of fermented laying hen manure and starter feed.
Wiyoso Shelfia Anggraini, Sulistyo Hanief Eko, Andri Faizal, Isnaini Nurul   +3 more
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Early Growth Patterns of Bacillus cereus on Potato Substrate in the Presence of Low Densities of Black Soldier Fly Larvae

Microorganisms, 2023
Bacillus cereus is a common and ubiquitous bacterium that can cause foodborne illnesses in humans and other animals. Common methods of contact between foodborne pathogens and their victims include exposure through contaminated food or food containment ...
Matthew Moyet, Hailey Morrill, Daniella Leal Espinal, Edward Bernard, Andrei Alyokhin   +4 more
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