Optimizing agricultural waste for black soldier fly larvae feed: A case study in Kanchanaburi, Thailand
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The results indicated that larvae fed papaya and mixed fruit diets showed higher weights, body sizes, and prolonged growth periods compared to those fed bananas. Although the differences in larval weight and size, the survival rates of the diets were similar. The fruit waste diet was significantly affected the sex ratios, with the mixed fruit diet providing the highest male proportion (0.55) and the pomelo diet the lowest (0.44). Furthermore, different fruit wastes influenced the ratio of abnormal adults with larvae fed on papaya and banana showing the highest incidence, whereas those fed on chicken feed displayed the lowest. Larvae fed with mixed fruit generated the highest amount of frass (70 g dry weight), followed by chicken feed (60 g) and papaya (55 g). The findings indicated that a mixed fruit diet improves larval growth, development, and waste recycling efficiency, creating prospects for small scale farmer, especially in areas with insufficient waste management infrastructure.
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