Category: Operations

Black Soldier Fly neonates on nursery feed substrate

The Real Cost of BSF Seedlings — And How to Stop Them Eating Your Margins

Larry Kotch April 29, 2026 No Comments

Do not let seedling costs kill your insect farm. Learn the true economics of Black Soldier Fly breeding, the hidden OPEX trap, and why outsourced neonates are the future.

Breeding Black Soldier Flies Indoors: The Real Cost of Climate Control

Larry Kotch March 13, 2026 No Comments

Climate control is the biggest hidden cost in BSF breeding. Most operators get it catastrophically wrong. Here is what it actually costs — and how to engineer it right.

Grub’s Up! A Guide to Feedstock for Farmed Insects

Larry Kotch March 24, 2025 No Comments

What can insects eat? From food waste to agricultural byproducts, selecting, processing, and formulating the right feedstock is crucial for optimising growth and bioconversion.