Description
Black Soldier Fly Training Course
Course Summary
This 10 Module Black Soldier Fly Farming Course is suitable for those new to the BSF industry as well as those who wish to deepen their understanding of BSF farming. The first few modules provide a more general overview of black soldier flies and the BSF industry, we delve into the variety of products that can be produced from this remarkable insect. Next the course will lead you through the processes of setting up, and managing your own BSF system (Colony, Nursery, Bioconversion and Harvesting). You will come away with the tools to be able to setup and adapt your home BSF system to your own unique infrastructure and equipment availability.
Module 1 – Introduction to BSF Farming
1. About Black Soldier Flies
* Origin of Black Soldier Flies
* Key Characteristics of Black Soldier Flies
* Habitat of Black Soldier Flies
2. Life Cycle of the Black Soldier Fly
3. Why use BSF Technology
* Waste Management and Reduction
* Sustainable Protein
* Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
* Rapid Growth and Efficiency
* Nutrient-Rich Products
* Low Water and Land Requirements
* Economic Opportunities
Module 2 – Black Soldier Fly Products: Larvae
1. Products Generated from BSF Larvae: Uses and Nutritional Value
* BSF Protein
* BSF Oil
* Chitin and Chitosan
Module 3 – Black Soldier Fly Products: Frass
1. BSF Frass: Uses and Nutritional Value
* Nutritional Value
* Organic Fertilizer
* Soil Conditioner
* Pest and Disease Resistance
* Composting Additive
* Hydroponic Systems
* Eco-friendly Agriculture
Module 4 – Environmental and Equipment Needs: The Colony
1. Environmental Needs
* Temperature
* Humidity
* Light
2. Equipment Needed
* Cage
* Light
* Egg Collectors
* Neonate Collection
* Temperature and Humidity Equipment
Module 5 – Setting Up and Managing Your Colony
1. Setting Up
* Cage Stocking
* Mating
* Egg Collection
* Neonate Collection
2. Common Problems and How to Troubleshoot
* Low egg numbers
* Eggs not hatching
* Flies not laying in egg collectors
Module 6 – Environmental Needs and Equipment: Nursery
1. Introduction
* Importance of Nursery Stage
* Characteristics and Requirements of Neonates
2. Environmental Needs
* Temperature
* Humidity
* Feed Substrate
3. Equipment
* Temperature and Humidity Control
* Temperature Sensor/Logger
* Nursery Containers
* Scales and other equipment
Module 7 – Setting Up and Managing: Nursery
1. Setting Up
* Nursery Room
* Calculating the ratio of Neonate to Feed
* Weighing out the Neonates
* Nursery Diet Recipe
* Nursery Diet Method
* Feeding and Dosing Nursery Containers
* Feeding Depth
2. Low Survival and How to Troubleshoot it
* Time from Hatching to Feeding
* Dosing: Clumping or Sprinkling
* Wet Feed
* Dry Feed
* Feed Temperature
* Room Temperature
Module 8 – Environment and Equipment Needs: Bioconversion
1. Introduction to Bioconversion
* Characteristics of the Bioconversion Stage
2. Environmental Needs
* Temperature
* Humidity
* Feed Substrate
3. Equipment Needed
* Growing/Biocon Containers
* Shelving
* Temperature Equipment
* Humidity Equipment
* Ventilation Equipment
* Feed Processing Equipment
Module 9 – Setting Up and Managing: Bioconversion
1. Setting Up Bioconversion Room
2. Setting Up the Bioconversion Trays
* Nursery Containers
* Feed Preparation
* Feed Quantity, Depth and Feeding Frequency
* Dosing the trays
3. Managing the Bioconversion Stage
* Monitoring the Environmental Conditions
* Monitoring Larvae Activity
* Understanding Larvae Behaviour
4. Common Problems and How to Troubleshoot Them
* Larvae Growth Rate
* Larvae Survivorship
Module 10 – Harvesting Larvae
1. Harvesting Methods
* Dry Harvesting
* Wet Harvesting
* Passive Harvesting (prepupa)
2. Prepupa and Pupa
* Prepupa
* Pupa
3. Basic Plan for 10kg per week System
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