ABSTRACT
Cities in low- and middle-income countries face tremendous challenges providing adequate solid waste management (SWM) services to ensure public health and avoid pollution of the environment. The Black Soldier Fly (BSF) is a member of the Stratiomyidae family of the insect order Diptera (true flies). BSFs are native to the American continents, with a native range extending from the central United States down into South America. Temperature plays a major role in achieving successful mating and oviposition rates. Literature shows that fly larvae and pupae grown on organic waste may become valuable feedstuff for fish, chicken and pigs, either in the dried form or as live larvae. BSF larvae growing on animal manure extract nutrients and they form tunnels in the substrate and improve its structure. BSF larvae are not only an important biological tool for waste management but also a potential source of protein and fat.
