Black soldier fly

        At present, the problem of the amount of waste is increasing and unable to immediately eliminate, often causing the accumulation of waste and environmental problems. More than 50 percent of the waste is scraps of vegetables, fruits, and weeds. Therefore, the organic waste is composted into fertilizer so that changing the burden to be valued add. As well as helping to reduce problems occurring in the waste-management system and the cost of waste management operations. Also reducing the amount of waste that needs to be disposed, resulting in less landfill.

Currently, Kasetsart University has research related to bringnature to take part in organic waste treatment. The University has brought the Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSF) to eliminate organic waste. It is also found that the Black Soldier Fly Larvae plays an important role in decomposing food waste, wet waste, and animal dung, including rotten wood chips. In this regard, more than 70% of organic waste will be efficient removed by Black Soldier Fly Larvae. The University has transferred this knowledge to the community, so that the communities nearby to the university can apply method for waste disposal.

Black Soldier Fly, scientific name Hermetia illucens, is common in tropical and temperate climates. at the parallel 45 degrees north and 40 degrees south from this research proved that the Black Soldier Fly Larvae are not carrier of disease, not a pest, and does not cause annoyance to the community.  In addition, the organic waste that has been degraded from the BSF can be used as fertilizers. This type of worm can help digest organic waste quickly. Therefore, it is a way to reduce environmental problems by transforming organic waste into compost. It is rich in nutrients that plants need and the adult Black Soldier Fly Larvae are high in protein, omega fats, dietary fiber, high calcium and lauric acid. Therefore, they are suitable to be used as animal feed. The Black Soldier Fly Larvae project is not only being able to solve the waste problem but also can solve the problem of poverty for the community. Because the BSF can make money for the communities around Kasetsart University and are also needed by many outside communities throughout the country.