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

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 … Continue reading

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

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 … Continue reading

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Episode #2: Rex Dufour on Agrobiodiversity and Entomology

As we continue this month’s theme of agricultural biodiversity, I interview Rex Dufour, entomologist and organic pest control expert with ATTRA, the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. Rex describes the role of insects in the agroecosystem, and emphasizes the importance … Continue reading

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