UTILIZATION OF BLACK SOLDIER FLY’S LARVAE FOR INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AT FARMER HOUSEHOLD

Abstract

In 2021, Indonesia mass-produces as much as 28,649,763.30 million tons of different groups of organic waste. This abundance of waste contributed to releasing methane, a very strong greenhouse gas linked to climate change and directly affects the ecosystems. Degrading waste is crucial so that the landfill does not bear too heavy a burden on waste problems. Some biological agents have been studied as a potential bioconversion of any waste produced by household, industrial, and agricultural fields. This research aims to provide information on the utilization of Hermetia illucens (Black Soldier Fly) as a bioconversion force to diminish waste, particularly in the agricultural field. The larvae known for their high source of protein initiated an integrated-sustainable agricultural system. A conceptual design was performed in this study and the method used was a literature study of secondary data research. The discussion consists of several topics, including the morphology of BSF fly, larval growth media, larval nutritional content based on age, use of larvae for livestock feed, and the concept of integrated waste management that utilizes larva, livestock, fish, and plant cultivation. This study demonstrates that larvae not only serve as a protein source in feed but also as a constituent in the zero-waste agriculture system.

Keywords

• black soldier fly
• fish
• protein
• organic waste