Black Soldier Fly Farming in Cold climate

[Chickun]

Wondering if anyone has experience raising Black Soldier Flies in a colder region for chicken feed. I live in the mid-west US. Any tips on making it thrive through winter?

I got them through two full life cycles, but as soon as it got cold, it was a real struggle and they eventually died.

 

[Jener8or]

I don't have any experience raising my own BSFL, but I know my chickens love them! I found a post from a few years ago that had some useful information in it, though. I hope it helps! https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wintering-black-soldier-flies.1492466/#post-26466284

 

[Chickun]

I don't have any experience raising my own BSFL, but I know my chickens love them! I found a post from a few years ago that had some useful information in it, though. I hope it helps! https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wintering-black-soldier-flies.1492466/#post-26466284

Thank you! I will check this out!

 

[tl41n3]

Yes, one of the most Northern BSF farms is in Northern Finland, close to arctic circle, but it of course requires a climatized space, which by the way would be beneficial even in the warm regions to make sure the environment is optimal for the BSF growth throughout the rearing period. Check out https://www.mannainsect.com/ that has supplied this tech to e.g. Chapul Farms in the U.S.

 

[Penpal]

I have grown them indoors. You'll need a net over the compost bin or you'll have the adults flying all over your house.