Hermetia illucens
The Black Soldier Fly, Hermetia illucens, or “BSF”, is an extraordinary species with remarkable benefits. They are completely safe, posing no threat to humans or the environment. They don’t carry diseases, don’t bite, and don’t damage crops.
The Black Soldier Fly is the insect species at the core of the insect bioconversion industry. This industry converts organic side streams into insect protein meal, insect lipids (oil), and a fertilizer product called “frass”.
There are more than 50 companies rolling out industrial-scale facilities that bioconvert organic waste into protein meal and lipids for use in petfood and livestock feed.
Our team has worked with BSF for more than a decade.