MANILKARA Journal of Bioscience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(1), P. 27 - 37
Published: Nov. 2, 2023
The
amount
of
organic
waste
is
increasing
along
with
the
increase
in
population.
problem
can
be
overcome
by
bioconversion
method
using
Black
Soldier
Fly
(BSF)
Hermetia
illucens
larvae.
This
study
aims
to
analyze
effect
combination
feed
differences
on
major
nutrient
content
survival
rate,
growth
consumption,
Waster
Reduction
Index
(WRI),
Efficiency
Conversion
Digested
Feed
(ECDF),
and
nutritional
BSF
given
are
fish
offal
(high
fat),
tofu
pulp
protein),
banana
peel
hemicelulose)
a
ratio
2:1:1,
1:2:1,
1:1:2,
1:1:1.
1:1:2
has
highest
value
rate
(3.47
mg/larva/day),
consumption
(25,76%),
WRI
(0,42%/day),
ECDF
(12.91%)
(81,38%).
larvae
potential
used
as
alternative
animal
because
they
contain
high
levels
protein.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(1)
Published: June 24, 2024
Abstract
Insects
are
receiving
a
lot
of
attention
as
an
alternative
protein
source,
especially
the
black
soldier
fly,
Hermetia
illucens
.
This
insect
is
particular
interest
due
to
its
potential
waste
converter
it
can
be
grown
on
low-value
organic
substrates,
such
agricultural
side-streams,
manure
and
decomposing
materials.
It’s
capacity
turn
biomass
into
high-quality
provide
new
opportunities
in
management.
Unfortunately,
rearing
fly
larvae
(BSFL)
does
not
run
efficiently
most
substrates.
Several
parameters
influence
efficiency
BSFL.
One
that
often
overlooked
moisture
content
substrate
physical
properties,
water
release/holding,
associated
with
it.
In
this
study
release
properties
3
BSFL
feeds,
each
at
dry
matter
ranging
from
10
90%,
were
investigated
using
4
different
methods,
being
by
(1)
filtration,
(2)
sedimentation,
(3)
syneresis
(4)
centrifugation.
Rearing
substrates
showed
influences
larval
performance
survival.
Moreover,
correlating
survival
indicated
when
hydrated
minimum
content,
which
no
measured
sedimentation
method,
highest
achieved
for
substrate.
addition,
standardised
method
determining
optimal
based
holding
was
developed.
Insects,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(10), P. 817 - 817
Published: Oct. 18, 2024
The
insect
farming
sector
is
expanding,
but
knowledge
of
welfare
still
limited.
This
article
aims
to
optimize
the
dietary
regime
for
“black
soldier
fly”
(Hermetia
illucens
L.,
BSF)
larvae
by
applying
a
holistic
view
welfare.
Four
diets
were
tested:
control
(CONTR,
commercial
laying
hen
feed),
vegetable
(VEG),
omnivorous
(OMN),
and
carnivorous
(MEAT)
diet,
conducting
experiments
at
large
(2000
larvae)
small
scale
(100
larvae).
Rearing
parameters
calculated
including
growth
rate,
substrate
reduction,
efficiency
conversion
digested
food,
waste
reduction
index,
survival
rate.
Chemical
analyses
conducted
on
BSF
residual
frass.
While
MEAT
diet
appears
be
non-well-performing
larvae,
VEG
performed
comparably
diet.
Interestingly,
OMN
demonstrated
improved
when
evaluating
process
both
scales.
chemical
composition
frass
highlighted
nutritional
adequacy
with
showing
adequate
protein
lipid
content
without
nutrient
catabolism
or
signs
discomfort.
Applying
five
freedoms
Brambell’s
report
as
standard
animal
rearing
performance
an
indirect
indicator
welfare,
promote
larval
in
practices.
Animals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 1332 - 1332
Published: April 29, 2024
The
seafood
processing
industry
generates
significant
waste,
including
mackerel
heads
(MH),
constituting
20–32%
of
total
waste.
This
study
explored
the
potential
utilizing
MH
as
a
feed
source
for
black
soldier
fly
larvae
(BSF
larvae).
BSF
are
known
their
ability
to
efficiently
convert
organic
materials
into
nutrient-rich
biomass.
Five
concentrations
(0,
10,
20,
30,
40,
and
50%
in
chicken
feed)
were
fed
eight
days.
After
harvesting,
growth,
conversion
efficiency,
nutritional
content,
heavy
metals
reduction
measured.
showed
optimal
growth
when
with
containing
20%
MH,
resulting
14.36-fold
increase
weight
compared
control
group,
determined
by
Fisher’s
Least
Significant
Difference
Test.
maintained
survival
rate
99.33%.
With
lowest
ratio
(FCR)
2.09
at
efficiency
was
improved
up
65.15%,
73.53%.
enhanced
lipid
protein
content
larvae.
Furthermore,
this
higher
polyunsaturated
fatty
acids
(PUFA),
eicosapentaenoic
acid
(EPA)
docosahexaenoic
(DHA),
well
other
amino
which
required
breeding
animals.
current
highlights
larvae,
improving
It
also
suggests
an
eco-friendly
option
handling
waste
alternative
Royal Society Open Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(12)
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Increasing
yield
is
a
primary
goal
of
mass
insect
rearing
for
food
and
feed,
diet
impacts
life-history
traits
that
affect
yield,
such
as
survival,
development
time
body
size.
However,
experiments
rarely
test
the
nutritional
requirements
insects
from
hatch
to
adulthood,
so
little
known
about
how
full
developmental
macronutrient
intake
growth
adult
size
mass-reared
insects.
Here,
we
applied
geometry
framework
reared
individual
tropical
house
crickets
(
Gryllodes
sigillatus
)
adulthood
on
wide
range
protein
:
carbohydrate
diets.
We
measured
weekly
consumption,
mass,
calculated
metric
extrapolate
our
individual-level
results
predict
influences
at
mass-rearing
level.
Yield
was
maximized
3
P
1
C
diet,
fed
this
were
most
likely
develop
into
adults
grew
maximum
When
provided
with
choice
between
diets,
selected
relatively
balanced
1.05
throughout
development,
but
males
consumed
17%
more
than
females.
Our
represent
crucial
first
step
towards
determining
optimal
standard
feed
formulation
required
maximize
cricket
farming
yield.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Some
insect
species
have
gained
attention
as
efficient
bioconverters
of
low-value
organic
substrates
(i.e.,
residual
streams)
into
high-value
biomass.
Black
soldier
fly
(BSF)
(Hermetia
illucens)
larvae
are
particularly
interesting
for
bioconversion
due
to
their
ability
grow
on
a
wide
range
substrates,
including
industrial
streams.
This
is
in
part
the
plasticity
gut
microbiota
polyphagous
insects,
like
BSF.
Gut
composition
varies
depending
rearing
via
mechanism
that
might
support
recruitment
microorganisms
facilitate
digestion
specific
substrate.
At
same
time,
microbial
genera
do
persist
different
unknown
mechanisms.
study
aimed
offer
insights
this
by
investigating
how
bacterial
community
present
BSF
responds
two
streams:
swill
(a
mixture
catering
and
supermarket
leftovers)
distiller's
dried
grains
with
solubles.
The
biota
whole
at
beginning
period
harvest,
residues,
larval
regions
were
investigated
through
16S
rRNA
gene
sequencing.
It
was
observed
both
substrate
development
influenced
larvae.
Zooming
regions,
there
clear
shift
from
higher
lower
diversity
between
anterior/middle
midgut
posterior
midgut/hindgut,
indicating
selective
pressure
occurring
middle
region.
Additionally,
abundance
always
high
hindgut,
while
its
relatively
low.
Even
more,
hindgut
found
be
more
conserved
over
harboring
members
core
microbiota.
We
postulate
potential
role
reservoir
insect-associated
microbes.
warrants
further
research
underexplored
region
intestinal
tract.
Overall,
these
findings
contribute
our
understanding
structure
dynamics
along
tract,
which
can
aid
microbiome
engineering
efforts
enhance
performance
(industrial)
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 7, 2024
Abstract
Insects
are
receiving
a
lot
of
attention
as
an
alternative
protein
source,
especially
the
black
soldier
fly,
Hermetia
illucens
.
This
insect
is
particular
interest
due
to
its
potential
waste
converter
it
can
be
grown
on
low-value
organic
substrates,
such
agricultural
side-streams,
manure
and
decomposing
materials.
It’s
capacity
turn
biomass
into
high-quality
provide
new
opportunities
in
management.
Unfortunately,
rearing
fly
larvae
(BSFL)
does
not
run
efficiently
most
substrates.
Several
parameters
influence
efficiency
BSFL.
One
that
often
overlooked
moisture
content
substrate
physical
properties,
water
release/holding,
associated
with
it.
In
this
study
release
properties
3
BSFL
feeds,
each
at
dry
matter
ranging
from
10
90%,
were
investigated
using
4
different
methods,
being
by
(1)
filtration,
(2)
sedimentation,
(3)
syneresis
(4)
centrifugation.
Rearing
substrates
showed
influences
larval
performance
survival.
Moreover,
correlating
survival
indicated
when
hydrated
minimum
content,
which
no
measured
sedimentation
method,
highest
achieved
for
substrate.
addition,
standardised
method
determining
optimal
based
holding
was
developed.
HAYATI Journal of Biosciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
31(2), P. 317 - 327
Published: Nov. 27, 2023
Larvae
of
Hermetia
illucens
(Black
Soldier
Fly/BSF)
are
considered
agents
bioconversion
organic
waste,
including
by-products
agroindustrial
waste.
Palm
kernel
meal
(PKM),
a
palm
oil
mill
waste
contains
high
lignocellulose,
making
it
difficult
for
BSF
larvae
to
digest
in
which
pre
treatment
process
is
required.
This
study
aims
analyze
the
growth
and
development
performance
fermented
PKM
using
EM4
molasses
as
pretreatment
process.
Five
(5)
days
old
were
reared
was
with
2,
3,
4
(F2,
F3,
F4)
water
four
(FA)
while
chicken
feed
(PA)
applied
control.
During
this
study,
rate,
average
weight,
developmental
period,
survival
larval
period.
Feed
efficiency
reduction
analyzed
by
conversion
digested
food
(ECD),
ratio
(FCR),
index
(WRI)
substrate
consumption
rate
(SCR).
The
F2
group
best
among
other
groups
similar
fed
on
All
treatments
showed
rates
(99.72-100.00%).
On
hand,
recorded
F3.
Based
these
result
can
be
concluded
that
applicable
improve
quality
feeding
material
larvae.
