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