Science That Powers Circular Systems

Research on BSFL Waste Valorization, Feed, and Frass Impact

A curated index of peer-reviewed studies and industry field trials demonstrating how Black Soldier Fly systems divert waste, elevate livestock and aquaculture performance, and regenerate soils with biologically active frass.

Validated • Peer-Informed • Impact Tracked

Research Pillars

Evidence Base for Integrated BSFL Solutions

Organic Waste Valorization

Studies evaluate substrate conversion efficiency, pathogen suppression, and emissions profiles when food waste and manures are processed by larvae.

  • Quantify diversion rates vs. composting and anaerobic digestion
  • Benchmark greenhouse gas savings and biosecure handling
  • Refine feeding regimes for high-moisture waste streams

Animal Nutrition & Health

Larval meal and oil integrations are validated across poultry, swine, aquaculture, and companion animal diets to improve feed conversion, immunity, and product quality.

  • Measure digestibility of proteins, lipids, and functional compounds
  • Track microbiome shifts and gut barrier integrity
  • Compare performance against fishmeal, soybean, and rendered fats

Frass for Soil & Ecology

Field trials and soil biology assessments document how insect frass reintroduces nutrients, microbes, and chitin-derived elicitors that improve plant vigor and resilience.

  • Monitor crop yield and quality responses
  • Evaluate microbial biodiversity and enzymatic activity
  • Assess soil structure, carbon retention, and water use efficiency

Systems & Lifecycle Assessment

Cross-disciplinary work models environmental and economic performance of distributed BSFL infrastructure, informing permitting and ESG reporting for municipal and industrial partners.

  • Compare lifecycle impacts across waste management pathways
  • Map circular value flows for co-products and residues
  • Support investment cases with sensitivity analysis

Peer-Reviewed Studies

Key Findings on Waste, Feed, and Soil Outcomes

Waste Management & Circularity

Demonstrated diversion of food waste and manure with minimal emissions.

Feed Inclusion & Animal Performance

Larval meal supports growth, immunity, and feed efficiency across species.

Frass, Soil Health & Crop Response

Frass delivers nutrients and bioactive compounds that regenerate soils.

Field Deployment Snapshots

Industry Trials & Demonstrations

Urban Organics Partnership

Co-located BSFL units processing supermarket organics in Toronto. Waste diversion exceeded 85% with odor neutralization verified by third-party labs.

Case study in collaboration with Nature Sustainability

Aquafeed Validation Network

Recirculating aquaculture systems in the Pacific Northwest replacing 30% fishmeal with BSFL protein; improved feed conversion and reduced mortalities.

Benchmarked against Aquaculture Reports 2020

Specialty Crop Soil Trials

Vineyard blocks in California amended with frass recorded higher microbial biomass and berry quality metrics while reducing synthetic fertilizer inputs by 40%.

Findings aligned with Frontiers in Agronomy 2022

Collaborate on New Research Questions

We partner with universities, municipal agencies, and producers to design trials that address pressing waste, feed, or soil challenges. Share your objectives and we will co-develop protocols, instrumentation, and publication pathways.