Use of different dry materials to control the moisture in a black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) rearing substrate.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Controlling the substrate moisture is a significant challenge in black soldier fly (BSF) farming. Many substrates have a high moisture content, which results in a low BSF biomass and a high mortality. One potential solution involves incorporating dry substrates into the food mix to mitigate the excessive moisture. However, little information about the types and quantities of dry substrates is available.

Methods

Six different dry materials-rice husk (RH), rice bran (RB), rice husk ash (RHA), coconut coir dust (CC), rubberwood sawdust (RSD), and spent coffee grounds (SCGs)-were evaluated by combining with pure minced mixed vegetables in varying proportions (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 25%, and 50% by weight). This study encompassed both small-scale and medium-scale experiment

SUBMITTER: Laksanawimol P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10981887 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature