Rethinking organic wastes bioconversion: Evaluating the potential of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens (L.))(Diptera: Stratiomyidae)(BSF)

KC Surendra, JK Tomberlin, A van Huis… - Waste Management, 2020 - Elsevier
Population growth and unprecedented economic growth and urbanization, especially in low-
and middle-income countries, coupled with extreme weather patterns, the high …

Insect and fish by-products as sustainable alternatives to conventional animal proteins in animal nutrition

L Gasco, G Acuti, P Bani, A Dalle Zotte… - Italian Journal of …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
This paper reviews current knowledge on two feedstuffs, that is, insect meal and fish by-
products, as alternatives to conventional animal protein sources. After an introductory part …

From waste to feed: A review of recent knowledge on insects as producers of protein and fat for animal feeds

L Gasco, I Biancarosa, NS Liland - Current Opinion in Green and …, 2020 - Elsevier
The use of insect-derived products in animal feed is a field of growing interest. Applying the
circular economy principle, insects efficiently bioconvert organic waste into new products …

Insect derived lauric acid as promising alternative strategy to antibiotics in the antimicrobial resistance scenario

L Borrelli, L Varriale, L Dipineto, A Pace… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Antibiotic misuse is greatly contributing to an increase in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in
humans and animals. Natural and synthetic alternative strategies are being investigated in …

Nutritional composition of black soldier fly larvae feeding on agro‐industrial by‐products

SY Chia, CM Tanga, IM Osuga… - Entomologia …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Black soldier fly (BSF) larvae, Hermetia illucens L.(Diptera: Stratiomyidae), bio‐convert
organic side streams into high‐quality biomass, the composition of which largely depends …

A Review of the Use of Black Soldier Fly Larvae, Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae), to Compost Organic Waste in Tropical Regions

GDP da Silva, T Hesselberg - Neotropical entomology, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Hermetia illucens (L., 1758) is a fly of the family Stratiomyidae frequently found in
tropical zones. Adult flies are not considered pathogens as they are incapable of biting and …

Comprehensive Resource Utilization of Waste Using the Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens (L.)) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae)

C Liu, C Wang, H Yao - Animals, 2019 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The black soldier fly Hermetia illucens (L.)(Diptera: Stratiomydiae) is an
important resource and environmental protection insect with a large biomass, a high food …

Meat Quality and Sensory Traits of Finisher Broiler Chickens Fed with Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Illucens L.) Larvae Fat as Alternative Fat Source

M Cullere, A Schiavone, S Dabbou, L Gasco… - Animals, 2019 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Insects represent a promising feed ingredient for poultry diets, as an
alternative to the conventional feedstuffs. Once the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens; HI) …

Could insect products provide a safe and sustainable feed alternative for the poultry industry? A comprehensive review

A Khalifah, S Abdalla, M Rageb, L Maruccio, F Ciani… - Animals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Insects are among the most numerous and abundant animal species on
the planet. They are currently regarded as the most promising and sustainable source of …

Immunomodulatory potential of black soldier fly larvae: applications beyond nutrition in animal feeding programs

E Koutsos, B Modica, T Freel - Translational Animal Science, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Insect-derived ingredients, including whole larvae, protein-rich meal, and oil, have been
extensively studied in recent years and shown to be a sustainable source of quality nutrition …