Expanding black soldier fly (BSF; <i>Hermetia illucens</i>; Diptera: Stratiomyidae) in the developing world: Use of BSF larvae as a biological tool to recycle various organic biowastes for alternative protein production in Nepal.

ABSTRACT: The growing global demand for food, particularly animal protein, is intensifying challenges related to food security and environmental sustainability. The increase in organic waste generation, coupled with inefficient waste management, is further deteriorating living conditions by negatively impacting the environment and public health, especially in developing nations. This study investigated the potential of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) to recycle major daily organic waste fractions in Nepal. BSFL were exposed to seven different biowaste-based substrates locally sourced from fruit and vegetable markets, farms, and food industries. Additionally, the study evaluated rapeseed cake as a supplement to enhance BSFL growth and nutritional content. BSFL survival rates exceeded 80 % on food ind

SUBMITTER: Gautam B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11879680 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature