BSF bucket composter version 2.1

Jun 252010
 

Details of the newest version of my DIY bucket composter are available at THIS page or by clicking the link in the sidebar. This version features more ventilation, a new filter material and a more efficient drain outlet. I’ve had requests for a shopping list of parts which I’ll try to post very soon. I’ve also seen some interest from people who want to buy one of these already assembled. At this point I don’t know if it’s practical for me to build and ship these units, but please let me know if you might be interested.

I disabled comments on this post because I want comments to be posted on the main bucket composter page.

multi-stage bsf starter kit update

Jun 202010
 

We have discontinued starter kits for the foreseeable future. I’ll keep this post available for any information that might be useful

 

This year our starter kit contains 3000 black soldier fly eggs in the hatchery pictured above, and 1000 larvae of various sizes. For the price we’re asking, that represents an excellent value in terms of the number of BSF. I also believe that combining eggs, juvenile larvae, and mature larvae is a more effective strategy for jump starting a BSF unit than a juvenile larvae-only kit. We have a page with a full description of the kit including pricing and shipping options which you can navigate to from the right sidebar or by clicking HERE.

BSF bucket composter updates

May 312010
 

I’m a bit behind in posting these videos but I’m trying to keep a running record of my progress with this do-it-yourself black soldier fly bucket composter.

This first video involved the seeding of the unit with larvae which hatched from eggs I collected elsewhere.

BSF bucket composter update-April 26 2010

YouTube Preview Image

BSF bucket after two weeks

YouTube Preview Image

DIY BSF bucket composter video

Apr 232010
 

Here are two videos I made to introduce the new version of the do-it-yourself BSF bucket composter. I plan on making more videos as I operate this unit through the summer. For details about how to construct it see this page.

DIY black soldier fly bucket composter – part 1

YouTube Preview Image

DIY black soldier fly bucket composter – part 2

YouTube Preview Image

Agricultural Innovations Inc BSF podcast

Feb 122010
 

Frank Aragona of The Agroinnovations Podcast interviews me about black soldier fly culturing

Agroinnovations.com is a great source of information regarding sustainable agriculture. In addition to this podcast you can find 77 previous episodes that I think you’ll find very interesting.

The Agroinnovations Podcast

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

“The Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) 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 Black Soldier Fly.  We also discuss strategies for attracting and managing a healthy colony.  This is Part I in a two part series.”

Episode #78: 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 against the Black Soldier Fly, and BSF with California Red Worms.”



 Older Entries