BSF Pre Pupae (Starter Stock) – 1kg

BSF Pre Pupae Starter Stock With the increase of fishmeal and soybean prices over the last decade, insect proteins have become a focus of research into novel alternative livestock feed ingredients. While several insect species have been investigated, the Black Soldier Fly (BSF; Hermetia illucens) remains one of the most credible options.

The larvae have a high nutritional value; contingent on the substrate they were bred on, with crude protein levels ranging from 28 to 48 percent, and lipid levels from 12 to 42 percent. Except for omega-3 fatty acid, the lipid profile is broadly similar to fish meal and the potential exists to augment fatty acid through the use of appropriate feeds e.g. fish-offal. The essential amino acid profile of the insect meal meets the broad requirements of tilapias simplifying dietary formulation requirements.

What are the Benefits of Feeding Insect Larvae to Livestock?

• Larvae convert wastage biomass into protein and compost, creating a cycle of sustainability).
• The life cycle of certain insects can be easily controlled, which is favorable for commercial production.
• Mass production of insects requires less surface area than crops to produce the same amount of protein, whilst reducing the emission of greenhouse gases.
• Animals species, such as fish and poultry, are naturally prepared to eat insects.
• They have high levels of protein, essential amino acids, energy, and micronutrients.
• Their protein content is normally above 30%.
• The protein is of high biological value, with a high concentration of lysine, threonine, and methionine.
• Larvae are rich in lauric acid, which has been shown to improve gut health and have immunomodulating effects.

Advantages of Life BSF Pre Pupae Starter Stock Maggots as Feed

• This alternative fish feed costs 30 percent less, making fish farming for human consumption more viable.
• The company uses the black soldier flies (BSF) because their maggots contain more protein, fat, and micro-nutrients than normal houseflies, and are easily dried and stored.