Food futurists accept that sustainability-minded humanity will increasingly incorporate
insects as alternative protein. The most studied and easily reared species are not …

In the present scenario, solid waste management (SWM) has become one of the main
concerns for urban waste managers in the developing world. This article reviews the recent …

Hermetia illucens (L.), the Black Soldier Fly, has received increased scientific attention for its
potential in circular waste management where larvae can serve as feedstuff for livestock and …

Insects are typically raised as a feed for animals such as pets. They have also been raised
as a feed for livestock such as fish, poultry and pigs. More recently,“Entomophagy”, the …

Methods and apparatus are provided for culturing Dipteran insects, particularly Hermetia
illucens. The apparatus include a mating chamber that contains adult insects, and …

Embodiments of the present disclosure can provide an automated mass rearing system for
insect larvae. The automated mass rearing system can facilitate hatching, feeding …

A system of feeding, culturing and harvesting insects, particularly black soldier flies
comprises of a semi-enclosed barrel including a generally cylindrical sidewall having two …

Apparatus and methods are provided for producing insecticidal black soldier fly (BSF;
Hermetia illucens) frass, and using the frass for nutritional and insect pest control activity in …

An insect separating apparatus may include a sensor positioned to detect one or more
insects when present within a test chamber. For example, the sensor may emit signals into …

(57) ABSTRACT A system and method to promote biological responses within incubated
eggs using lighting devices within an incubation chamber. A light supporting device is …