Posts Tagged ‘black soldier fly’

Episode #79: The Black Soldier Fly (Part II)

Monday, February 15th, 2010

In the second part of my interview with Jerry from blacksoldierflyblog.com, we discuss use of BSF for decomposing manures, including human manure, the quality and volume of compost produced, fly larva as the primary product of BSF composting, biological racism against the Black Soldier Fly, and BSF with California Red Worms.

I also read some listener email and comments.  Useful links below:

Black Soldier Fly Blog

BioPod and Black Soldier Fly Community Forum

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Episode #78: The Black Soldier Fly (Part I)

Monday, February 8th, 2010

The Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia ilucens) has many remarkable characteristics that make it useful to human beings.  In this episode, I am joined by Jerry of blacksoldierflyblog.com.  Jerry and I discuss the lifecycle, morphological characteristics, and population dynamics of the Black Soldier Fly.  We also discuss strategies for attracting and managing a healthy colony.  This is Part I in a two part series.

Useful links below:

Blacksoldierfly Blog

Phoenix Worms (via Google)

Wikipedia article

Purchase a Biopod

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