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International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies

Volume 4, Issue 5, 2024

Composting Swine Manure Using The Biotechnology of  Hermetia Illucens, The Black Soldier Fly Larvae: A Review



Author(s): Laurentiu Liviu Urechescu, Adnan Arshad, Elena Maria Draghici

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62225/2583049X.2024.4.5.3185

Abstract:

The sustainable management of swine manure is a significant challenge in agriculture due to its environmental and economic implications. The use of Hermetia illucens larvae, commonly known as Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL), offers an innovative approach to composting pig manure. This review explores the efficacy of BSFL as a biotechnology in decomposing swine manure, highlighting the larvae's ability to reduce waste volume by up to 80% while producing valuable by-products such as protein-rich larval biomass and nutrient-rich frass. The environmental benefits of BSFL composting include lower greenhouse gas emissions and pathogen reduction compared to traditional composting methods. Additionally, the economic potential of BSFL composting is significant, as the larvae can be processed into high-quality animal feed, and the frass can be used as an organic fertilizer. Despite these advantages, challenges remain in optimizing the composting process and ensuring the safety and quality of BSFL-derived products. This review concludes that BSFL composting represents a promising, sustainable alternative for swine manure management, with potential benefits for both the environment and agricultural economics. Further research and development are needed to fully harness this technology's true potential.


Keywords: Black Soldier Fly, Larvae, Review, Composting, Swine Manure, Hermetia Illucens

Pages: 24-29

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