Category Archives: Understanding black soldier flies

Black soldier flies are not vectors of human pathogens

Can I guarantee that you won’t get sick from contact with black soldier flies? There is no species of animal on Earth that could live up to that guarantee, but researchers agree that black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) are not disease carrying pests like common filth flies. Black soldier flies are different I can understand [...]

The joy of feeding animals-nurturing black soldier fly larvae

As unlikely as it sounds, feeding a black soldier fly colony (Hermetia illucens) taps into the fun and satisfaction you usually experience feeding more “cuddly” types of animals. I believe most people will develop something like affection for the colony after a while. It’s true that some people feel initial discomfort with the larvae but [...]