Systems and methods for raising superworms and other insects

A method, comprising:

• exposing an article defining a plurality of cavities each having an opening to a colony of at least 100 superworms for a period of time such that the superworms move into at least 5% of the cavities in the article.

A method, comprising:

• exposing an article defining a plurality of cavities each having an opening to a colony of at least 100 superworms;
• and
• allowing the superworms to search the article for empty cavities.

A device, comprising:

• an article defining a plurality of cavities each having an opening, at least 5% of the cavities in the article having a cross-sectional dimension of between 10 mm and 14 mm and a depth of between 60 mm and 90 mm,
• wherein at least 5% of the cavities contain a superworm.

A device, comprising:

• an article defining a plurality of cavities each having an opening, wherein at least 5% of the cavities in the article have a cross-sectional dimension of between 10 mm and 14 mm and a depth of between 60 mm and 90 mm, and wherein a surface opposed to the cavity openings defines a plurality of through-holes.

A device, comprising:

• an article defining a plurality of cavities, wherein at least 5% of the cavities in the article have a cross-sectional dimension of between 10 mm and 14 mm and a depth of between 60 mm and 90 mm, and wherein a surface opposed to the cavity openings has a void area of at least 50%.

A device, comprising:

• an article defining a plurality of cavities, wherein at least 5% of the cavities in the article have a cross-sectional dimension of between 10 mm and 14 mm and a depth of between 60 mm and 90 mm, and a surface opposed to the cavity openings permits air flow into the cavity.

A device, comprising:

• an article defining a plurality of cavities, wherein at least 5% of the cavities in the article have a cross-sectional dimension of between 10 mm and 14 mm and a depth of between 60 mm and 90 mm, and a moisture-absorbing surface opposed to the cavity openings of the plurality of cavities.

A method, comprising:

• flowing air through a plurality of cavities defined within an article, wherein at least 5% of the cavities contains a superworm.

A device, comprising:

• an article defining a plurality of cavities each having an opening, at least 5% of the cavities in the article having a cross-sectional dimension of between 10 mm and 14 mm and a depth of between 60 mm and 90 mm.

A method, comprising:

• providing an article defining a plurality of cavities;
• and
• using a robot to place superworms within the cavities.

A method, comprising:

• exposing an article defining a plurality of cavities each having an opening, at least 5% of the cavities in the article having a cross-sectional dimension of between 10 mm and 14 mm and a depth of between 60 mm and 90 mm, to a colony of at least 100 insect larvae.

A method, comprising:

• exposing an article defining a plurality of cavities each having an opening to a colony of at least 100 insect larvae for a period of time such that the insect larvae move into at least 5% of the cavities in the article.

A method, comprising:

• exposing an article defining a plurality of cavities each having an opening to a colony of at least 100 insect larvae;
• and
• allowing the insect larvae to search the article for empty cavities.

A device, comprising:

• an article defining a plurality of cavities each having an opening, at least 5% of the cavities in the article having a cross-sectional dimension of between 10 mm and mm and a depth of between 60 mm and 90 mm,
• wherein at least 5% of the cavities contain an insect larvae.

A method, comprising:

• flowing air through a plurality of cavities defined within an article, wherein at least 5% of the cavities contains an insect larvae.

A method, comprising:

• providing an article defining a plurality of cavities;
• and
• using a robot to place insect larvae within the cavities.

A method, comprising:

• exposing an article defining at least 10 cavities each having an opening, a cross-sectional dimension of between 10 mm and 14 mm, and a depth of between 60 mm and 90 mm to a colony of at least 100 superworms.

A device, comprising:

• an article defining at least 10 cavities each having an opening, a cross-sectional dimension of between 10 mm and 14 mm, and a depth of between 60 mm and 90 mm,
• wherein at least 5% of the cavities contain a superworm.

A device, comprising:

• an article defining at least 10 cavities each having an opening, a cross-sectional dimension of between 10 mm and 14 mm, and a depth of between 60 mm and 90 mm, wherein a surface opposed to the cavity openings defines a plurality of through-holes.

A device, comprising:

• an article defining at least 10 cavities each having an opening, a cross-sectional dimension of between 10 mm and 14 mm, and a depth of between 60 mm and 90 mm, wherein a surface opposed to the cavity openings has a void area of at least 50%.

A device, comprising:

• an article defining at least 10 cavities, each having an opening, a cross-sectional dimension of between 10 mm and 14 mm, a depth of between 60 mm and 90 mm, and a surface opposed to the cavity openings that permits air flow into the cavity.

A device, comprising:

• an article defining at least 10 cavities, each having a cross-sectional dimension of between 10 mm and 14 mm, a depth of between 60 mm and 90 mm, and a moisture-absorbing surface opposed to the cavity openings of the plurality of cavities.

A device, comprising:

• an article defining at least 10 cavities, each having an opening, a cross-sectional dimension of between 10 mm and 14 mm, and a depth of between 60 mm and 90 mm.

A method, comprising:

• exposing an article defining at least 10 cavities each having an opening, a cross-sectional dimension of between 10 mm and 14 mm, and a depth of between 60 mm and 90 mm to a colony of at least 100 insect larvae.

A device, comprising:

• an article defining at least 10 cavities each having an opening, a cross-sectional dimension of between 10 mm and 14 mm, and a depth of between 60 mm and 90 mm,
• wherein at least 5% of the cavities contain an insect larvae.