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Influence of temperature on selected life-history traits of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) reared on two common urban organic waste streams in Kenya by Shumo, M., Khamis, F.M., Tanga, C.M., Fiaboe, K.K.M., Subramanian, S., Ekesi, S., Huis, A. van, Borgemeister, C.

“…Insects such as the black soldier fly (BSF) have been identified as potential alternatives to the conventionally used protein sources in livestock feed due to their rich nutrient content and the fact that they can be reared on organic side streams. …”
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The nutritive value of black soldier fly larvae reared on common organic waste streams in Kenya by Shumo, M., Osuga, I.M., Khamis, F., Tanga, C.M., Fiaboe, K.K.M., Subramanian, S., Ekesi, S., Huis, A. van, Borgemeister, C.

“…Thus, a holistic comparison of the nutritive value of Black Soldier Fly larvae (BSFL) reared on three different organic substrates, i.e. chicken manure (CM), brewers’ spent grain (SG) and kitchen waste (KW), was conducted. …”
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Global experiences on waste processing with black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens): from technology to business by Joly, G., Nikiema, Josiane

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Influence of larval density, substrate moisture content and feedstock ratio on life history traits of black soldier fly larvae by Dzepe, D., Nana, P., Fotso Kuate, A., Tchuinkam, T., Djouaka, R.F.

“…Experiments were undertaken to assess the effects of larval density, substrate moisture content and feedstock ratio on larval life history parameters of black soldier fly (BSF) in the laboratory. Four-day-old larvae were separately reared under six different densities (1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 larvae/cm2) and at five substrate moisture content levels (40, 50, 60, 70 and 80%) obtained by moistening feed with fresh water. …”
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Changes in chemical and microbiological quality of semi-processed black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.) larval meal during storage by Kamau, E., Mutungi, C., Kinyuru, J., Imathiu, S., Affognon, Hippolyte D., Ekesi, S., Nakimbugwe, D., Fiaboe, K.

“…The presence of Salmonella spp. in the experimental product indicates that due attention must be given to adequacy of processing and handling procedures for dried black soldier fly meal.…”
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Moisture adsorption properties and shelf-life estimation of dried and pulverised edible house cricket Acheta domesticus (L.) and black soldier fly larvae Hermetia illucens (L.) by Kamau, E., Mutungi, C., Kinyuru, J., Imathiu, S., Tanga, C., Affognon, Hippolyte D., Ekesi, S., Nakimbugwe, D., Fiaboe, K.K.M.

“…The hydration properties of dried powders of edible house cricket and black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) were studied with the aim of predicting shelf-life stability under typical packaging and storage temperatures experienced in the tropics. …”
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Nitrogen fertilizer equivalence of black soldier fly frass fertilizer and synchrony of nitrogen mineralization for maize production by Beesigamukama, D., Mochoge, Benson, Korir, N., Musyoka, M.W., Fiaboe, K., Nakimbugwe, D., Khamis, F.M., Subramanian, S., Dubois, T., Ekesi, S., Tanga, C.M.

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Exploring black soldier fly frass as novel fertilizer for improved growth, yield, and nitrogen use efficiency of maize under field conditions by Beesigamukama, D., Mochoge, Benson, Korir, N.K., Fiaboe, K., Nakimbugwe, D., Khamis, F.M., Subramanian, S., Dubois, T., Musyoka, M., Ekesi, S., Kelemu, S., Tanga, C.M.

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Biochar and gypsum amendment of agroindustrial waste for enhanced black soldier fly larval biomass and quality frass fertilizer by Beesigamukama, D., Mochoge, Benson, Korir, N.K., Fiaboe, K.K., Nakimbugwe, D., Khamis, F.M., Dubois, T., Subramanian, S., Wangu, M.M., Ekesi, S., Tanga, C.M.

“…Black soldier fly (BSF) (Hermetia illucens L.) is one of the most efficient bio-waste recyclers. …”
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Low-cost technology for recycling agro-industrial waste into nutrient-rich organic fertilizer using black soldier fly by Beesigamukama, D., Mochoge, Benson, Korir, N.K., Fiaboe, K.K., Nakimbugwe, D., Khamis, F.M., Subramanian, S., Wangu, M.M., Dubois, T., Ekesi, S., Tanga, C.M.

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Nutritional and microbial quality of extruded fish feeds containing black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L) larvae meal as a replacement for fish meal for tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and catfish (Clarius gariepinus) by Were, G.J., Irungu, F.G., Ngoda, P.N., Affognon, Hippolyte D., Ekesi, S., Nakimbugwe, D., Fiaboe, K., Mutungi, C.

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Can black soldier fly larvae-Desmodium intortum based diets enhance the performance of Cobb500(R) broiler chickens and smallholder farmers' profit in Kenya? by Mutisya, M.M., Agbodzavu, K.M., Kinyuru, J., Tanga, C.M., Gicheha, M., Hailu, G., Salifu, D., Khan, Z., Niassy, S.

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A molecular survey of bacterial species in the guts of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) reared on two urban organic waste streams in Kenya by Shumo, M., Khamis, F.M., Ombura, F.L.O., Tanga, C.M., Fiaboe, K., Subramanian, S., Ekesi, S., Schluter, O.K., Borgemeister, C.

“…The black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) used are known to voraciously feed and grow in contaminated organic wastes. …”
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Insights in the global genetics and gut microbiome of black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens: implications for animal feed safety control by Khamis, F.M., Ombura, F.L., Akutse, K.S., Subramanian, S., Mohamed, S.A., Fiaboe, K.K., Saijuntha, W., Loon, Jelle J. van, Dicke, M., Dubois, T., Ekesi, S., Tanga, C.M.

“…The utilization of the black soldier fly (BSF) Hermetia illucens L. for recycling organic waste into high-quality protein and fat biomass for animal feeds has gained momentum worldwide. …”
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Exploring the Black Soldier Fly by International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

“…A meeting to research opportunity and collaboration on topics related to Black Soldier Fly…”
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Residues from black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae rearing influence the plant-associated soil microbiome in the short term by Fuhrmann, A., Wilde, B., Conz, R.F., Kantengwa, S., Konlambigue, Matieyedou, Masengesho, B., Kintche, K., Kassa, K., Musazura, W., Spath, L., Gold, M., Mathys, A., Six, Johan, Hartmann, M.

“…The larvae of the black soldier fly (BSFL, Hermetia illucens) efficiently close resource cycles. …”
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Black Soldier Fly larvae (BSF) as a substitute of protein/amino acid component in poultry diets by Esatu, Wondmeneh, Yitayih, Mulugeta, Dessie, Tadelle

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Black soldier fly technology transforming agri-food systems by Adamtey, Noah, Cofie, Olufunke O., Atampugre, Gerald

“…For sustainable Agri-Food Systems, the black soldier fly larvae (BSF) technology has emerged as a transformative force and a potential game-changer in waste management, soil health enhancement, animal feed production, water savings, carbon mitigation, agricultural and environmental sustainability. …”
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Black soldier fly farming for feed and biofertilizer: a practical guide by Adamtey, Noah, Badu, E., Ayimba, N., Kimathi, F., Gebrezgabher, Solomie A.

“…The aim of this guide is to facilitate the utilization of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) as an alternative protein and fertilizer source, contributing to employment generation and poverty reduction. …”
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Adoption potential of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens (L.), Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae composting technology among smallholder farmers in Greater Ahafo-Ano, Ashanti region of Ghana by Dzepe, D., Osae, M.Y., Asabre, J.O., Twumasi, A., Ofori, E.S.K., Atampugre, G., Abdoulaye, T., Asiedu, R., Djouaka, R.

“…Intensive research indicates black soldier fly (BSF) larvae Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus, 1758) as efficient converters of organic waste into nutrient-rich biomass suitable for animal feed. …”
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