Long-term storage of black soldier fly larvae
AssigneeThe Texas A&M University System
InventorsJeffery K. Tomberlin, Fengchun Yang, Jonathan A. Cammack
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for long-term storage, shipping, and stable production of black soldier flies, capable of use in waste remediation or protein production. The invention overcomes drawbacks associated with current methods of using black soldier flies, significantly increasing the period during which black soldier fly neonates can be stored and the time in which larvae mature.
Claims21
A method of decoupling hatching of neonate black soldier fly larvae from production, the method comprising:
- providing a container;
- disposing into the container a quantity of nutrient source sufficient for the larvae to enter and remain in a stable immature phase until removal, comprising:
- disposing a first layer of the nutrient source after fermentation in anaerobic conditions, the first layer being above a moisture threshold of at least 65% moisture;
- and,
- disposing a second layer of the nutrient source without prior fermentation, the second layer being below the moisture threshold;
- disposing neonate black soldier fly larvae into the container within 36 hours of eclosion such that the larvae are between the first layer and the second layer;
- closing the container;
- stowing the container without addition of food until removal of the larvae;
- and,
- removing the larvae from the container and disposing the larvae in organic material such that the larvae feed on the organic material and continue development.
A method of decoupling hatching of neonate black soldier fly larvae from production, the method comprising:
- disposing neonate black soldier fly larvae into a container with a quantity of nutrient source sufficient for the larvae to enter and remain in a stable immature phase until removal;
- and,
- closing the container,
- wherein at least a first layer of the nutrient source below the larvae is above a moisture threshold and a second layer of material below the moisture threshold is at least partially above the larvae such that the container may be stowed without addition of food.
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