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 ...
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 firstWhat 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.
What Do Black Soldier Fly Larvae Eat?
BSFL eat fruit scraps, coffee grounds, eggshells, and grains. Learn what to feed your colony, what to avoid, and how diet affects larval nutrition.
BSFL vs. Crickets vs. Mealworms: Which Feeder Insect Is Best for Reptiles?
BSFL, crickets, and mealworms compared on Ca:P ratio, protein, fat, and ease of home production. Find out which feeder insect is best for your reptile.
What Are Black Soldier Fly Larvae?
Black Soldier Fly Larvae are efficient composters and nutritious feeder insects. Learn what BSFL are, their lifecycle, and why reptile owners raise them.
My BSFL bin is too wet! What can I do?
Excess moisture is the #1 killer of a healthy Black Soldier Fly colony. Here's what's happening, why it matters, and four ways to dry it out fast — without k...
Ammonia Isn't Killing Your BSFL. It's Starving Them.
The smell most keepers think is dangerous is actually a signal of something else entirely. Here's what's really happening in your bin.
