Are 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.
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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35 posts · Newest firstWhy 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...
Black Soldier Fly Farming Equipment: What You Actually Need to Start
If you have been searching for black soldier fly farming equipment, you have probably run into two versions of the internet. One version shows you a commerci...
I Found Black Soldier Fly Larvae in My House. Now What?
You lifted the lid on the kitchen trash, or moved the compost bucket, or opened the bin under the sink, and there was a pile of fat, flat, grayish grubs movi...
Black Soldier Fly Breeding Setup: What It Takes to Close the Loop at Home
There's a moment in this hobby where you stop thinking about the larvae and start thinking about the flies. Usually it happens when you realize you're buying...
Can Baby Chicks Eat Black Soldier Fly Larvae? What I'd Do With Mine
If you just brought home a box of peeping fluffybutts and you already grow black soldier fly larvae, you are probably looking at your bin and looking at the ...
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...
Can Black Soldier Fly Larvae Eat Coffee Grounds?
A lot of people swear spent coffee grounds are great BSFL feed. The growth data says otherwise — slow, small larvae, plus a real caffeine risk. Here's where ...
Black Soldier Fly Larvae for Chickens: Free Protein for Your Flock
If you keep backyard chickens, you should care about black soldier fly larvae, and it comes down to two things you already care about. Your flock, and your w...
What Is a BSFL Bin? How to Pick the Right Container for Black Soldier Fly Larvae
If you have been reading about black soldier fly larvae and you are ready to actually start, the first question is usually the most boring one. What do I put...
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