Black Soldier Fly

 

“the compost piranha”

We are now working with the black soldier fly (BSF) and Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) in our compost. 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. We have instructions below available to build your own larva bin or you can get the “EZ BSF Larva Lab” a new product on our website that we designed. This is specifically made for feeding/raising/harvesting the larvae. The full lifecycle of the black soldier fly can be as little as 5 weeks and as long as 8 months (depending on temperature and food availability).


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Small Live Black Soldier Fly Larvae
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Small Live Black Soldier Fly Larvae
from $23.00

Live black soldier fly larvae (bsfl), size: small

Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are used to compost waste or convert the waste into animal feed. The fras created is a great fertilizer for your garden/plants. In the larvae stage they convert the waste they are fed into protein and fat (this is the larvae). Great for feeding to birds, reptiles, fish…

The small larvae average 1/4” and smaller. Average weight is between .005-.01 grams.

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.

Medium Live Black Soldier Fly Larvae
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Medium Live Black Soldier Fly Larvae
from $28.00

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.

Large Live Black Solider Fly Larvae Feeders
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Large Live Black Solider Fly Larvae Feeders
from $24.00

This size larvae are more white then black larvae. They will last longer for feeding.

Large larvae are 5/8” and larger, minimum weight is .07 grams or higher. Average weight is .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.

XL Black Soldier fly larvae
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XL Black Soldier fly larvae
from $20.00

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.

Live Black Solider Fly Pupa
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Live Black Solider Fly Pupa
from $24.00

Large larvae weight is .07 grams each or larger (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.

Large larvae are 5/8” and larger, minimum weight is .07 grams or higher. Average weight is .09 grams.

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.

Live Black Solider Fly Pupa w/monthly or weekly subscription
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Live Black Solider Fly Pupa w/monthly or weekly subscription
from $24.00 every week

Large larvae weight is .07 grams each or larger (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.

Large larvae are 5/8” and larger, minimum weight is .07 grams or higher. Average weight is .09 grams.

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.

EZ BSF Larvae Lab Charcoal Grey (On sale!!!)
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EZ BSF Larvae Lab Charcoal Grey (On sale!!!)
from $120.00

Pickup price is $120, flat rate shipping within the continental US + $39 (for 1 or 2 bins). All other destinations there have additional shipping costs. Please contact us with your complete address for additional costs. The outside dimension is 26”x 17”x 16”, more info below. The shipping dimensions are 27” x 16” x 16” and the weight is 13 lbs.

Black soldier fly breeding tent
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Black soldier fly breeding tent
from $80.00

The black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is a tropical insect that requires very warm temperatures to thrive. In colder climates this is not possible during various times of the year. We have created this compact indoor table top version so that anyone (beginner to expert), can now cultivate black soldier fly larvae anywhere, all year around. This tent can be purchased with or without the PVC frame. You can make the frame yourself and save, the instructions to build the frame will come with the tent. This tent is washable and reusable. More information below…

Black Soldier Fly Breeding LED 50W shipping is already included.
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Black Soldier Fly Breeding LED 50W shipping is already included.
from $180.00

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.

LED 50W replacement lamp panel shipping is already included.
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LED 50W replacement lamp panel shipping is already included.
from $80.00

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.

Do it yourself "Black Soldier Fly Compost Bin Instructions"
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Do it yourself "Black Soldier Fly Compost Bin Instructions"
$9.00

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! 

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This gift card is for online purchases from this website and does not expire. When you order an item it will ask you for your gift card code and automatically deduct the value of the card from your purchase. Do not lose this code it cannot be reissued.

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