How to Start a Black Soldier Fly Larvae Colony

In this video I will go over how to start your very own black soldier larvae colony! Whether you are starting a colony to feed an animal or are just interested in composting, this video will describe in detail how to maximize your black soldier larvae potential!

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[saltlifegull]

She's so dang funny! Love her style of recklessness, as I can connect with that. Super job! You go girl!

[Possum-Pie]

I subscribed b/c you won my admiration by being 1. Frugle, 2. Chaotic, and 3. Adventurous with the element of danger...

[tyfitzpatrick]

“I enjoy the chaotic element of possibility cutting my hand open” 😂 Me too! Hahahah 🎉That is one happy bearded dragon!!!

[folsterfarms]

I love the “use what you have” element to this tutorial!

[scottstevens]

It's always great to see a new take on a BSF bin ... Just PLEASE everyone try to understand just how easy these amazing insects are to raise.. You don't need mosquito netting, wood that will rot in the elements, fancy swinging latches, etc ... As an extreme example, there is a 'biopod' (i.e. plastic container with an incline) that sells for over $200 dollars... That is pretty crazy when you look at how many quality HDPE plastic containers there are everywhere as on a bike ride, I found a 35 lb kitty litter container that someone tossed out.. It works great with a few small holes drilled in the sides below the rim and also the bottom, with a bungie cord to keep the racoons out... The main point is, take advantage of the unbelievable hardiness of these creatures and know you can build a great fixture for them with very minimal materials...

Also: if your colony conditions has sludge in it (like at the 6 min mark in this video); you need more drainage/ more aeration... I'm not trying to be critical, but that amount of sludge is a little gross and might prevent newcomers from starting up their own setup.. Drainage and Aeration are really the only two things to think about, and they go hand in hand... (The fact that the BSF can survive in those conditions is a testiment to just how hardy they are)

[soronos]

Awesome video! So cool to see how people make different set ups. Keep up the great work and have a wonderful day

[socialleo]

The BEST video that I’ve found that literally walks you through step by step. Thank you!!

[ecobluefarms]

YOU MAKE ME PROUD WATCHING THIS VIDEO

your instructions were clear enough that I believe I can follow and do the same 🎉

[tt-obhr]

i was laughing how haphazard your product is😂 but no one will laugh after watch your product working really well. great vid!

[federicomachon]

You are great 😃 I love how you gat around every problem.
Gritting from Peten Guatemala

[hugo]

In here we separate reproduction and production, we have a few 7x7feet mosquito netting, it needs about a pound of pre pupae each a day to keep it at maximum egg production, the eggs are collected and grown into larvae in a different place. When I started I did a very similar thing to what you have done but I believe separating the 2 stages isn't necessary but it dramatically increases production, I would have problems where small insects and other animals would tear at the mosquito netting to get to the food, a few flies would escape as a result, you may find that the flies lay eggs in between the mosquito netting because of the smell of the subtrate, those eggs are almost always lost, the smell needs to be concentrated at a single area where the flies will lay the eggs, it is what they call the attractant. Anyway very good video and I hope to see more, cheers!

[therandomguy]

That is the most jerry rigged thing ive ever seen in my life, i love it.

[alexandreamccormick]

Omg this was so entertaining! I love you and how you do things just like me and are so honest about it

[chozami]

Nice work on this video. A lot of effort setting the camera up, narrating and editing. Also great that it's concise. 10/10

[lemongrab]

6:03 ok I see a potato but what is that tar looking liquid down there ? I know it’s supposed to provide them with sustenance but what is it made of ? It looks nasty.

[DennisKenneybees]

Your inginuity is impressive. Great job.

[zavierbuzard]

Great job and love the creative effort that went into your setup! Question... did you order mature black soldier flies to get the colony started or did you allow some of the larva to hatch? I have larva growing and have been taking some out and putting them into a bucket with dirt hoping they'll hatch & start reproducing.

[Bellatopia]

bamboo works great, too...and it's non toxic

[williehodges]

That was a good idea how you done that built that frame on top of it I’m going to use your idea. Thank you.

[jacobyone]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!