5 Mistakes That Are Killing Your BSFL Bin
The same 5 mistakes keep killing BSFL bins. Adding bedding, overfeeding, no airflow, sun exposure, and blocking escaping larvae without fixing the real problem.
Thoughts from the Grubhouse
Science-backed guides on Black Soldier Fly Larvae farming, composting, and live feed for chickens and reptiles. Written by Travis at Blue Grub Farms.
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22 showing · Newest firstAre Black Soldier Flies Pollinators?
Flies are the second most important pollinators on the planet. So where do black soldier flies fit in? An honest look at what the adults actually do out there.
Why Are My BSFL Leaving the Bin? 5 Reasons for a Mass Exodus
A few grubs leaving is normal. A whole wave at once is your bin telling you something. Here are the five reasons BSFL leave, most common first, and how to te...
How to Harvest Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Let Them Do It for You)
If you keep chickens or reptiles, or you just want free protein out of your food waste, the harvest is the part you actually care about. Everything else is s...
Why You Should Keep Your Black Soldier Fly Bin Out of the Sun
Your grubs already make their own heat. Put the bin in full sun and you're not warming it, you're cooking it. Here's what the research says about BSFL heat l...
How to Attract Black Soldier Flies to Your Compost (and Whether You Need a Trap)
A lot of people search for a black soldier fly trap, and I get why. You hear about these grubs, you find out they can chew through your food scraps and turn ...
What Is the Black Soldier Fly? A Plain Guide to Hermetia illucens
If you found a big dark fly hanging around your compost pile or your garden, and it looked a little like a wasp but moved kind of slow and clumsy, there's a ...
Composting with Black Soldier Fly Larvae: How It Works and Why It's Faster
Composting with black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) means letting a colony of grubs eat your food scraps and turn them into two useful things: a nutrient-rich so...
Starting a BSFL Frass Farm from Scratch: What I'd Tell Someone with Land and a Budget
Starting a BSFL frass farm requires four things in the right order: a controlled environment, reliable heat, quality feedstock, and adequate breeding light. ...
BSFL for Bearded Dragons: Nutrition, Feeding Guide, and How to Grow Your Own
BSFL have a Ca:P ratio up to 8:1 — far better than mealworms or crickets for bearded dragons. Feeding guide, nutrition breakdown, and how to raise your own.
How to Start a BSFL Colony at Home
Learn how to start a Black Soldier Fly Larvae colony at home. Covers bin setup, breeding cage, temperature, humidity, feeding, and common problems to avoid.
The Best BSFL Bin Kit for Beginners
The Blue Grub Farms BSFL Bin Kit converts a standard tote into a working Black Soldier Fly colony with self-harvesting. Everything beginners need, one kit.
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