Cedar Compost Bins:
All of our custom bins are made from wood products. Granted their life span may not be as long as plastic, but they are built simple, easy to update and repair. This is also made up in the savings in the initial cost of starting your compost recycling. Another advantage is our ability to build a redworm bin to specifically fit your needs for the whole house, community, or business. Each bin allows the option for the following additions:
Viewing window: With the window you can see your redworms at work and you are able to see the progress of your vermicompost without disturbing the redworms home.
Screen divider: The horizontal migration screen divider is to allow you to compost on one side of your bin until it is full. Once you start to compost the other side your redworms will migrate through the screen after they finish the first side. Then you can easily harvest your castings from the first side.
Removable front panels: The removable front panels were created to make it easier to remove your finished compost. If you wish to have the screen divider with the removable panels you will need the split panels so that your screen can be secured to the center post.
UV stain protection: This is already included on all bins (except the do it yourself bin). Cedar is known for turning gray in the sunlight and this protection will keep your looking new longer. This protection may need to be done every one to two years.
*Note that all bins are shipped as kits to be assembled, to save you shipping costs. Assembly instructions included.*
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$8 per person or $6 per person for 5 people or more or $5 per person for 10 or more.
This overstock sale is an exclusive offer for 1 lb of Extra Large Black Soldier Fly Larvae, featuring high-quality, nutrient-dense feeders at a price you won't find anywhere else on the site.
Product Overview
Size & Weight: These "Extra Large" larvae are a massive 1" or larger, with an average weight of 0.1 grams or higher.
Nutritional Value: Perfect for reptiles, birds, or chickens, these BSFL are naturally high in calcium and protein.
Seasonal Advantage: Take advantage of their peak winter growth size before they begin to pupate.
Note: Orders are shipped on Tuesdays and Fridays. Live delivery is guaranteed!
Give your small pets and garden the ultimate nutrient boost!
Our premium, live Small Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) are the ultimate sustainably-raised feeder insects and composting champions. Measuring 1/4” and smaller (with an average weight of 0.003–0.007 grams), they are the ideal size for baby dart frogs, jumping spiders, and other small exotics, as well as birds, reptiles, and fish.
Why Choose Our BSFL?
Packed with Nutrition: Naturally rich in essential proteins and healthy fats to keep your pets thriving.
Supercharged Composting: Efficiently breaks down organic waste while producing nutrient-rich frass—an incredible, all-natural fertilizer for your garden and plants.
Guaranteed Freshness: Shipped fresh every Tuesday and Friday with shipping already included in the price.
Important Details & Shipping Guidelines
Availability Note: Due to high demand, orders for small larvae are currently limited to 10,000 larvae per order.
Live Delivery Guarantee: Report any issues within 24 hours of tracking showing delivery or pickup.
Weather Protections: To ensure your larvae arrive healthy and active, orders are adjusted or refunded based on local temperatures (heat packs required for freezing forecasts, and holding or pausing for extreme heat/cold).
Medium feeder size larvae are great for feeding your reptiles, fish and chickens. They are high in protein, calcium and other essential nutrients for your animals. The medium larvae are also great for buying in larger quantities and growing to the larger size. This is when their appetite is the most voracious and they grow fast.
Medium larvae are 1/4” to 5/8” in size. Average weight is .025-.035 grams each. 15,000 larvae = approx 1 lb.
The shipping is already included in the price. We ship Larvae every Tuesday and Friday. If you are shipping to a PO box, do not select hold for pick up. There is an extra charge for the “hold for pick up” on small orders since this option requires priority mail.
This size larvae are more white then black larvae. They will last longer than the extra large for feeding.
Large larvae are 5/8” and larger, minimum weight is .07 grams to .09 grams, 5,000 large larvae weigh approx. 1 lb.
The shipping is already included in the price. We ship Larvae every Tuesday and Friday. If you are shipping to a PO box, do not select hold for pick up. There is an extra charge for the “hold for pick up” on small orders since this option requires priority mail.
Extra large BSF larvae are 1” and larger. Average weight is .1 gram or higher. This may be for a limited time since BSF larvae tend to grow larger in the winter while they are waiting for the best time to pupate. To make it easier and to save you $ we are selling the XL by ounce and pound increments (average 200+ per ounce/ 3,200+ per lb).
The shipping is already included in the price. We ship Larvae every Tuesday and Friday. If you are shipping to a PO box, do not select hold for pick up. There is an extra charge for the “hold for pick up” on small orders since this option requires priority mail.
Pupa weight is .07 - .09 grams each (averaged for count). When it comes to an efficient compost organism the BSFL are about the most efficient at eating/chewing 99% of what goes into the compost. The large pre-pupa (black and still moving, i.e. pupa = cocoon stage not moving) are still great for feeding at this stage and are also ready to pupate into becoming flies for breeding purposes. I also hear that the axolotl salamander like to eat the flies. Once the larva becomes a fly it lives for only eight days.
The shipping is already included in the price. We ship Larvae every Tuesday and Friday. If you are shipping to a PO box, do not select hold for pick up. There is an extra charge for the “hold for pick up” on small orders since this option requires priority mail.
If you are looking for pinhead crickets, here’s the solution, hatch them yourself. We produce these small containers with thousands of eggs, that at the right temperature (80 degrees +-) will hatchout in 2-3 weeks. Great for feeding baby frogs, reptiles and other small pets or just to start your own colony of ever producing crickets.
Orders are filled as soon as possible when the crickets are laying. Please be patient when ordering. If you choose “Hold for pickup at Post Office” your shipping option must be priority mail.
High protein staple or supplement for your chickens, fish and reptiles.
Long shelf life, easy to maintain and or grow on your own.
Mealworms also create a frass (waste) that is a balanced, concentrated, slow release fertilizer for your plants and soil mixes.
shipping is already included in the price.
Transform food waste into sustainable protein with the EZ BSF Larva Lab, a compact and efficient solution for small-scale black soldier fly farming. Ideal for homesteads, urban farms, and eco-conscious gardeners, this unit helps you breed BSF larvae quickly and easily. Use it to convert organic waste into nutrient-rich larvae for animal feed, composting, or soil enrichment.
Available for pickup at $125 or flat-rate shipping across the continental US (the lower 48 only) for $164. For international orders, please contact us with your full address for a custom shipping quote.
Key Features:
Designed for small-scale BSF farming
Reduces food waste efficiently
Produces high-yield black soldier fly larvae
Great for sustainable agriculture, DIY composting, and insect protein production
Easy setup and maintenance
Year-Round Indoor Setup
Stop relying on the weather to maintain your colonies. Our Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Breeding Tent is a professional-grade, compact solution designed specifically for sustainable, year-round indoor cultivation. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this system allows you to produce high-quality larvae regardless of the season.
Why Choose Our Tabletop Design? Most fly enclosures fail in cold weather because they sit on the floor where temperatures fluctuate. Our vertical, tabletop design ensures your flies stay in the "warm zone," preventing them from becoming sluggish on cold surfaces.
This the 50 watt light is designed for a 3’x3’x3’ area. I use it in a bigger room and the flies that fly outside the 3’ area do not breed as much.
I have been asked many times what is the light that I use in my fly room to get the soldier flies to breed. I have used many different lights and had success (as you can see in my videos), but this light is different. I plugged this in and the vibe in the room changed. Within minutes pairs of mating flies were dropping to the floor.
This one is not a toy, you can see by the price. If you are serious about producing black soldier fly larvae this is the light you want.
This item is shipped from China. This item may take six weeks or more to be delivered.
This is the LED replacement light panel and not the complete fixture.
I have been asked many times what is the light that I use in my fly room to get the soldier flies to breed. I have used many different lights and had success (as you can see in my videos), but this light is different. I plugged this in and the vibe in the room changed. Within minutes pairs of mating flies were dropping to the floor.
This one is not a toy, you can see by the price. If you are serious about producing black soldier fly larvae this is the light you want.
This item is shipped from China. This item may take six weeks or more to be delivered.
If your a handy do it yourselfer this is an easy project. This bin sits 6’ x 2’ x 30” tall. The inside dimension is 60”x20”x14”. It takes 1 1/2 sheets of plywood, 1 - 10’ 2x4, and 4 - 1x2’s. The cut layout maximizes your wood usage.
There are crawlout ramps on both sides to maximize pupa harvesting, with plenty of compost area to grow mass amounts of larvae.
Once you complete ordering for this product, the instructions will be emailed to you within 24hours. If you aren't seeing this, try checking your spam/junk folders!
This bin is 20” deep, 36” wide, 21” tall. The lid is 24 1/2” x 40”.
Once you complete ordering for this product, a link to the digital instructions will be emailed to you within minutes. If you aren't seeing this, try checking your spam/junk folders! The file must be downloaded and saved within 24 hours. The link is only good for 24 hours.
Step by step instructions to make it easy to build your own harvester. It’s been designed to be lightweight so you can take to your compost and harvest worms or stage it over your garden area to harvest the castings right into your garden.
Build your own large redworm compost bin. These are easy instructions with a supply and cut list to make your assembly fast and simple. Now with the screen divider instructions to make this a horizontal migration bin. The bin size is 43” wide, 21” deep, 21” tall. The lid is 47”x 25”.
Shipping included in price
Breathable shipping bags for shipping Redworms and European nightcrawlers:
Small - up to 1/2 lb
Medium - 1-2 lbs
Large - 3 to 6 lbs
Delivery/ Shipping Options:
If you'd prefer not to pay standard shipping at checkout, you may select from one of the options below depending on your location. Otherwise, shipping will be automatically calculated by FedEx based on your location/the size of your order:
If you'd prefer to pick up your bin rather than shipping it, you can pay a $50 pick up order deposit instead of paying for the entire bin up front:
Do you order the same combination of feeder insects or supplies regularly? Save time at checkout and save on shipping by consolidating your recurring items into a single, custom-packaged box tailored just for you.
Want to save even more? Opt for our subscription plan at checkout to lock in a recurring discount on your custom bundles, ensuring your animals never run out of food while keeping your costs down.
How It Works:
Request Your Custom Mix: Contact us with the specific sizes, quantities, and items you need in your regular order.
We Build Your Button: We will create a private, personalized order button and listing specifically for your account, containing your exact product combination and agreed-upon pricing.
Order with Ease: Once your custom link is live, you can easily revisit it to place your recurring orders quickly with everything bundled into a single shipment.
Note: Custom orders follow our standard shipping schedule (orders ship out every Tuesday and Friday) and are fully covered by our live delivery guarantee. Reach out today to set up your personalized order page!