Vol. 9, Issue 2, Part G (2025)

The Black Soldier Fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens, is an efficient, sustainable method for converting organic waste into valuable biomass, such as animal feed, biodiesel, and chitin. This seminar explores BSF larvae's ability to reduce organic waste volume by up to 80%, mitigating environmental impacts like landfill use and transportation costs (Rindhe et al., 2019). BSF larvae process various organic materials, including food waste, manure, and agricultural byproducts, and biodegrade waste faster than methods like vermicomposting (Gold et al., 2018). They also control odors, bacterial growth, and pathogens, offering biosecurity benefits, particularly in livestock farming (Rindhe et al., 2019). With around 35% protein and 30% fat, BSF larvae serve as a sustainable alternative to traditional animal feed (Rindhe et al., 2019). Additionally, the larvae produce nutrient-rich residues for soil enrichment. The seminar also covers the infrastructure and facilities required for large-scale BSF rearing, such as waste receiving units, BSF rearing units, and post-treatment processes. BSF offers a solution to food insecurity, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation, particularly in low-and middle-income regions. The seminar concludes by emphasizing BSF's broader environmental and economic benefits.