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Larry Kotch inside a Flybox BSF breeding room

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.

Worker checking black soldier fly rearing trays at a Flybox-supported farm in Kenya

How to Start an Insect Farm the Right Way: Why Small-Scale BSF Is Almost Always a Bad Idea

Larry Kotch March 9, 2026 No Comments

Wondering how to start an insect farm that actually makes money? Read this first. The economics, the skills gap, and the scale trap that kills most BSF startups before they…

Insect farming waste processing equipment hoppers mills mixers

The Complete Guide to Insect Farming Technology

Larry Kotch March 8, 2026 No Comments

The complete A-Z guide to insect farming technology. From breeding cages to oil rendering, here is every piece of equipment you need to build a BSF facility.

A single black soldier fly larvae on a table surrounded by soil

Is Insect Farming Really a Climate Fix, or Just Good PR?

Larry Kotch November 25, 2025 No Comments

New research suggests the industry’s green credentials might be exaggerated. We analyse the data, the flaws in Life Cycle Assessments, and why waste is the only metric that matters.

Philip Simpson joins Flybox® as Non-Executive Chairman

Travis Campbell October 7, 2025 No Comments

Flybox® opens a new chapter of leadership, bringing fresh backing and experience to help shape the company’s future direction.

A dense school of farmed European sea bass swimming in a large aquaculture tank, creating a swirling motion underwater.

Farmed Fish, Fed by Flies: The Future of Aquafeed

Travis Campbell June 24, 2025 No Comments

As aquaculture booms, traditional feed sources are running into sustainability roadblocks. Black Soldier Fly larvae offer a viable alternative—nutrient-rich, scalable, and circular.

A mound of food waste including apples, pears and tomatoes to be used for insect farming in the UK

Can Insect Farming Solve the UK Food Waste Crisis?

Travis Campbell May 28, 2025 No Comments

With food waste costing the UK £17 billion annually, traditional solutions like composting and anaerobic digestion aren’t cutting it. Discover how insect farming—using Black Soldier Fly larvae—offers a faster, greener,…

A close up view of an adult black soldier fly sitting on a piece of wood with a plain black background

Insect Waste Management™ vs. Traditional Methods: The Facts You Need to Know

Travis Campbell May 19, 2025 No Comments

Insect Waste Management™ is turning heads as a smarter, greener solution to organic waste—but how does it really stack up against traditional methods?

A silhouette of a Flybox employee standing in front of a large stack of yellow insect farming tracks housing black soldier fly larvae

Insect Farms: Which Setup is Right for You?

Travis Campbell April 10, 2025 No Comments

From polytunnels to full-stack vertical systems, insect farms come in all shapes and sizes.

Pile of organic waste including fruit and vegetable food scraps

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

Travis Campbell 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.

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