Insects as food and medicine: a sustainable solution for global health and environmental challenges

OF Aidoo, J Osei-Owusu, K Asante, AK Dofuor… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Insects are a significant source of food for millions of people worldwide. Since ancient times,
insects in medicine have been contributing to the treatment of diseases in humans and …

Waste to value: Global perspective on the impact of entomocomposting on environmental health, greenhouse gas mitigation and soil bioremediation

D Beesigamukama, CM Tanga, S Sevgan… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
The innovative use of insects to recycle low-value organic waste into value-added products
such as food, feed and other products with a low ecological footprint has attracted rapid …

[HTML][HTML] Stimulating the biofilm formation of Bacillus populations to mitigate soil antibiotic resistome during insect fertilizer application

Z Zhao, B Gao, C Yang, Y Wu, C Sun, N Jiménez… - Environment …, 2024 - Elsevier
Antibiotic resistance in soil introduced by organic fertilizer application pose a globally
recognized threat to human health. Insect organic fertilizer may be a promising alternative …

Local circular economy: BSF insect rearing in the Italian Agri-Food Industry

A Cattaneo, M Meneguz, S Dabbou, F Tambone… - Waste Management, 2024 - Elsevier
With a growing population, both food and waste production will increase. There is an urgent
need for innovative ways of valorizing waste. The black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.) …

Effect of the Rearing Substrate Contamination with λ-Cyhalothrin Pesticide on the Growth Performance and Survival of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae: A …

S Mbokou Foukmeniok, A Ogbon, HH Bougna Tchoumi… - Chemistry Africa, 2024 - Springer
Purpose Pesticide residues may be present in fruits and other organic wastes used as
rearing substrates for black soldier fly larvae (BSFL, Hermetia illucens). These contaminants …

Co-composting of Black Soldier Fly Frass (BSFF) with various organics additives for nutrient enhancement

KT Woo, R Shamsuddin, M Hakimi… - Bioresource Technology …, 2024 - Elsevier
Black soldier fly frass is the nutrient-rich waste produced by black soldier fly larvae. This
study aimed to enhance the frass by co-composting it with fish meal, bone meal, boiler ash …

Larval Frass of Hermetia illucens as Organic Fertilizer: Composition and Beneficial Effects on Different Crops

G Lomonaco, A Franco, J De Smet, C Scieuzo… - Insects, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary This review explores the potential of black soldier fly larval frass (which is
a mixture of insect excrements and leftover substrates) in organic agriculture. Frass can work …

[HTML][HTML] Adoption potential of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens (L.), Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae composting technology among smallholder farmers in Greater …

D Dzepe, MY Osae, JO Asabre, A Twumasi… - Green Technologies and …, 2024 - Elsevier
As the world's population increases, the growing demand for food intensifies the generation
of agricultural waste, leading to several environmental issues. Intensive research indicates …

Effects of frass from larvae of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) and yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) on growth and insect resistance in field mustard (Brassica …

SY Chia, JJA van Loon, M Dicke - … Experimentalis et Applicata, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Frass, a byproduct of insect rearing, has become popular for its potential use in sustainable
agriculture. The rapid growth of insect production results in an increased frass output. This …

Mealworm Larvae Frass Exhibits a Plant Biostimulant Effect on Lettuce, Boosting Productivity beyond Just Nutrient Release or Improved Soil Properties

M Foughar, M Arrobas, MÂ Rodrigues - Horticulturae, 2024 - bibliotecadigital.ipb.pt
There is a need for alternatives or complements to synthetic fertilizers to enhance
agricultural sustainability. Applying organic amendments can play a significant role in this …