What is the black soldier fly and what is its value?

1. What is the black soldier fly?

Black soldier flies are saprophytic insects belonging to the family Solenopsis. It feeds on domestic waste and livestock manure and can produce high-value animal protein feed. The larval stage has similar living habits to flies, but has no habit of entering human life. The breeding period is mostly in pig pens, chicken coops, urban garbage dumps, outdoor toilets and other composting places. You can find them as long as you pay attention.

2. What is the value of using

1. Feed potential: The black soldier fly has high levels of fatty acids and protein. The crude protein content is similar to that of plant proteins such as sunflower seeds and broad beans, but the fat content is higher than them. The most important thing is that there are no harmful bacteria such as Salmonella in the insect body, and adding it to feed can improve the quality of feed.

2. Processing of organic waste: Black soldier flies will feed on domestic waste and poultry feces, and like to grow in a humid environment. This can be used to help them process organic waste. Studies have shown that the content and types of harmful bacteria in feces treated with it will be significantly reduced, there will be almost no odor, and the texture will become soft and discolored. It can be used as organic fertilizer, achieving resource recycling.

3. Medical value: Its larvae can treat burn wounds, and also have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. It has high value in medical resources and medicinal use.