Why Are My BSFL Leaving the Bin? 5 Reasons for a Mass Exodus
A few grubs leaving is normal. A whole wave at once is your bin telling you something. Here are the five reasons BSFL leave, most common first, and how to te...
Thoughts from the Grubhouse
Science-backed guides on Black Soldier Fly Larvae farming, composting, and live feed for chickens and reptiles. Written by Travis at Blue Grub Farms.
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8 showing · Newest firstHow to Harvest Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Let Them Do It for You)
If you keep chickens or reptiles, or you just want free protein out of your food waste, the harvest is the part you actually care about. Everything else is s...
Why You Should Keep Your Black Soldier Fly Bin Out of the Sun
Your grubs already make their own heat. Put the bin in full sun and you're not warming it, you're cooking it. Here's what the research says about BSFL heat l...
What Is the Black Soldier Fly? A Plain Guide to Hermetia illucens
If you found a big dark fly hanging around your compost pile or your garden, and it looked a little like a wasp but moved kind of slow and clumsy, there's a ...
Composting with Black Soldier Fly Larvae: How It Works and Why It's Faster
Composting with black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) means letting a colony of grubs eat your food scraps and turn them into two useful things: a nutrient-rich so...
How to Start a BSFL Colony at Home
Learn how to start a Black Soldier Fly Larvae colony at home. Covers bin setup, breeding cage, temperature, humidity, feeding, and common problems to avoid.
The Best BSFL Bin Kit for Beginners
The Blue Grub Farms BSFL Bin Kit converts a standard tote into a working Black Soldier Fly colony with self-harvesting. Everything beginners need, one kit.
What Are Black Soldier Fly Larvae?
Black Soldier Fly Larvae are efficient composters and nutritious feeder insects. Learn what BSFL are, their lifecycle, and why reptile owners raise them.
