Rapid Composting Potential of Black Solider Fly Larvae: A Review

Abstract

Population boom and excessive resource consumption lead to increased waste generation rate, which in turn requires faster and better ways of handling wastes. Composting has been one of the popular conventional methods of managing organic wastes. Black solider fly is one of the alternative ways to effectively manage the wastes, without any hassle, while maintaining economy and leaving lesser carbon-footprint in the atmosphere. This paper presents a concise yet to the point review on black solider fly and composting with it. It gives an account of different cases where the larvae are used in degrading wastes. Thus, the present study emphasizes on the huge potential of the use of larvae in dealing with organic wastes and also imposes on the added perks and benefits.