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​Article type: Research article | Received: 06.03.21; Revised: 25.06.21; First published online: 31 July, 2021.

Black soldier fly larvae: multidimensional prospects in household waste management, feed, fertilizer and bio-fuel industries of Bangladesh

Toufica Ahmed Tumpa 1, M. A. Salam 2 and K. M. Shakil Rana 2
1 Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
2 Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

✉  Corresponding author: salamaqua@bau.edu.bd (Salam, MA).
Abstract
Overexploitation pressure on natural resources increases gradually to meet the protein demand for aquaculture, livestock, and pet animal feed production. To minimize the pressure sustainably, live feed, i.e., insects and their larvae, could be the most promising alternative source of protein. The most widely used insect as animal feed is Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) (Hermetia illucens L.), fed on organic waste voraciously while building their body composition of 40-48% protein, 30-38% fat and a range of essential minerals. The higher amount of protein content could be used either as the complete or partial replacement of highly expensive fishmeal, wherein the higher value of fat content of BSFL could be an essential source for biodiesel production. Besides, the BSFL has higher organic waste conversion capability and reduces certain harmful bacteria and insect pests. The insect utilization is, however, hindered by limited information on BSF production strategies. However, the ever-increasing world population has catapulted the demand for animal proteins beyond supply and organic waste generation. This review will shed light on the biological and cultural features of BSFL, its role in eco-friendly waste management and its potential in fish, poultry and livestock feed industries of Bangladesh.
 
Key Words: Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), Waste management, Animal feed and Future aspect
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Tumpa, et al. “Black Soldier Fly Larvae: multidimensional prospects in household waste management, feed, fertilizer and bio-fuel industries of Bangladesh.” Journal of Fisheries, Livestock and Veterinary Science 02(01) (2021): 45-56.
 
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Tumpa, T. A., Salam, M. A. and Rana, K. M. S. (2021). Black Soldier Fly Larvae: multidimensional prospects in household waste management, feed, fertilizer and bio-fuel industries of Bangladesh. Journal of Fisheries, Livestock and Veterinary Science, 02(01), 45-56.
 
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Tumpa, T. A., Salam, M. A. and Rana, K. M. S. “Black Soldier Fly Larvae: multidimensional prospects in household waste management, feed, fertilizer and bio-fuel industries of Bangladesh.” Journal of Fisheries, Livestock and Veterinary Science 02(01) (2021):45-56.
 
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Tumpa, T. A., Salam, M. A. and Rana, K. M. S. 2021. Black Soldier Fly Larvae: multidimensional prospects in household waste management, feed, fertilizer and bio-fuel industries of Bangladesh. Journal of Fisheries, Livestock and Veterinary Science, 02(01), pp. 45-56.
 
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Tumpa, TA, Salam, MA and Rana, KMS. Black Soldier Fly Larvae: multidimensional prospects in household waste management, feed, fertilizer and bio-fuel industries of Bangladesh. Journal of Fisheries, Livestock and Veterinary Science. 2021 July 02(01):45-56.
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