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

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.

Larry Kotch inside a Flybox BSF breeding room

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

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 begin — and what to do instead.

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

The Complete Guide to Insect Farming Technology

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.

Insect farming waste processing equipment hoppers mills mixers

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

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.

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

Philip Simpson joins Flybox® as Non-Executive Chairman

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

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Farmed Fish, Fed by Flies: The Future of Aquafeed

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

Can Insect Farming Solve the UK Food Waste Crisis?

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, and more profitable way to transform waste into valuable resources.

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

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

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

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Insect Farms: Which Setup is Right for You?

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

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