November 5, 2024

VIDEO: Black Soldier Fly Production Part 7 Q & A


Transform food waste into a valuable food supply for chickens, hogs, songbirds and fish with Black Soldier Fly Production. Karl Warkomski, Director of Conservation with ProtaCulture, LLC introduces us to this astounding insect that can break down food waste faster than microbes. Black Soldier Fly maggots make a high fat, high protein source of nourishment while making what is normally waste into a valuable farm/garden asset.

26 thoughts on “VIDEO: Black Soldier Fly Production Part 7 Q & A

  1. I was wondering 8:00 lets say if you include your BSFL composter in an aquaponics settup would it be good to let the lechate get into the water or the growbeds? or would it change the water chemestry in a bad way for the fishes ?

  2. Just watched 1-7. Loved it, thank you LWF! I'm trying to think of a design for a mini version of this that can live inside a finch aviary and auto-dispense a few grubs and flies to the birds each day. Any tips for doing this effectively and safely? Thank you 🙂

  3. ~~ Timestamp Shortcuts ~~
    0:16 Natural rainfall to flush?
    Full shade + rainfall may require a difficult setup. Excessive rainfall may cause flooding/pooling or wash away nutrients.
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    1:32 with human manure you don't want excessive flushing.
    They break it down pretty quick, they seem to really like it. Used in compost toilets in developing countries. Most places waste fresh water instead. Concerns with humans pathogens.
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    3:25 Where do you get enough food?
    Restaurant waste, Coffee shop, Brewery, duckweed. Places will love you to take their trash for helping the environment.
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    3:43 Duckweed raising topic.
    Doubles every day, can grow with just urine, but salmonella can spread. Also chickens eat duckweed. Beware it is invasive, don't plant it in ponds, only in containers.
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    5:40 Collect liquids?
    Put tray under it. You can add drainage hole DIY to your favorite size. Beware, liquid can backup in a couple days.
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    6:54 How to use liquid effluent?
    I let 95-99% drained directly into pine mulch below and/or leaves. Let it age, then you can use it with gardening (when it doesn't smell fresh). If you capture it, use it to setup new unit as an attractant to BSF to where you want them. Can repel other species of flies. Don't let it backup or pool ANYWHERE, it will go anaerobic (rotting/bacteria) fast!
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    9:50 Claims liquid + 1st instar larvae were put in the fridge for 8 weeks and were still alive.
    Main guy claims that should kill them, so not recommended. Get a Wine Refrigerator, perfect temp to slow them down for later use (in the 50's fahrenheit).
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    11:54 Treat liquid as "raw manure".
    One guy in Texas aerates it to use as a grub tea. Not sure of the details of how it is used. If not processed further, you could be spreading pathogens, which is dangerous.
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    13:30 Raccoons, opossums, skunks (anything) will eat your grubs if you let them free-fall into a bucket.
    If you use a very tight fitting hose with STAINLESS STEEL HOSE CLAMPS, so they can't remove it. You need a GOOD length of the hose to go into the bucket.
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    16:17 Chickens may be unsure about eating them at first,
    but will soon demand them aggressively. Do not put the pod in with the chicken coop.
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    17:00 DIY numbers are lower than the pod design.
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    17:25 However, humid areas like florida, they will crawl up the sides.
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    18:06 How much time?
    About 2 weeks after setup, you will see larvae. spent about 10-15 minutes every 1-4 days to feed it. They are neglect forgiving, try to avoid starving them.
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    19:20 what to do?
    take burlap off, put the food in, check for odor and break up clumps, if too dry = add moisture/water, too wet add dry stuff. You will master it quick.
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    20:25 odor.
    You will learn to recognize it. It's not bad, it's not good, it's distinguishable.
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    21:25 Feed chickens:
    1/3 critters, 1/3 greens and grasses, 1/3 seeds.
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    21:48 leave pre-pupae in bucket?
    1-2 weeks is okay, but it will be hot and dry. Will be in waves, good and bad days, so about once a week.
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    22:35 using GMO waste as food?
    It's fine, they break them down into non-gmo, but beware of agricultural chemicals or de-worming chemicals, stay away from Frontline.
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    24:35 Proved BT treated corn can be transferred to ducks who eat the corn.
    The bacteria was found in their DNA. BT is the scary stuff, Roundup not so much, but maybe the larvae would be okay eating that corn.
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    26:00 manure aged for 1 year in blue barrel with sealing ring, holes in bottom.
    We mostly add brewery grain, sometimes they like, sometimes not. Seems grubs attracted to airflow.
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  4. Hi. Love your videos. What do you think about Biden putting a Monsanto man as head of the Dept of Agriculture and Bill Gates being the LARGEST OWNER of farmland in ALL of America, even the most farmland in North Carolina? What will you and your group do to protect the remaining farmlands and natural food sources and practices? Will you do a video on this? Thank you.

  5. Hi everyone. The hollowing message was the answer about Coco Linear :
    "Hello,
    Our coco rolls and liners are fumigated before entry into the US and they are also coated with a rubberized substance to help hold their form. These are not recommended for organic growth or hydroponics.
    Thanks
    Customer Service
    Panacea Products Corp.
    2711 International St.
    Columbus OH 43228"

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