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    Re: The BioPod - Black Soldier Fly Larvae Harvester

    Hi Jon, I've been trying to stir it up once a day. I added some more holes to the lid. That seems to be helping.
    I'm noticing 'other flys' besides black soildiers......hope that's not a bad sign ?
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    Re: The BioPod - Black Soldier Fly Larvae Harvester

    Has anyone as far north as Southern Iowa kept a biopod succesfully? I love the idea, but the little amount I have read about them seems to indicate that they are more of a warm climate thing.

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    Re: The BioPod - Black Soldier Fly Larvae Harvester

    I've not done them, but I know of others that have in the summer and in a heated greenhouse. You need to by larvae to get them started.
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    Re: The BioPod - Black Soldier Fly Larvae Harvester

    Thanks badfish. We will be moving to Arkansas in a few months. I'm hoping that they will work there. I was hoping to start a colony before moving but I think it is probobly better if I wait til we get moved.

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    Re: The BioPod - Black Soldier Fly Larvae Harvester

    I just bought a plastic welder and I plan to build my own biopod! I haven't gotten around to it yet, but I will take as many pics of the process as I can! If nothing else, the fumes should make for a good time (joking of course).

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    Re: The BioPod - Black Soldier Fly Larvae Harvester

    Lot's of ways to do BSF. Here's a few that we do in the Philippines for year round grubs

    Here's an exert from my manual:


    Find compatible diameters



    Combine upper big with lower little (your upper little can combine with another lower still smaller still)
    I've used 120 Liter/80 Liter, 80 liter/45 liter successfully but check for compatibility before you buy!



    Make sure your rack holds everything if you want self harvesting



    Use a filler that is available that you are comfortable with- cement with perlite, body filler, epoxy etc.



    Make sure your 35º evacuation ramp is sealed, drainage of lechate is adequately sloped



    Rack system with room for lechate collection



    Don't forget the nursery! Females lay eggs in corrugated material on underside of lid. Leave holes for entrance of pregnant females.



    Let 1-2% hatch under ideal conditions to assure perpetual propagation. We use a small pupating chamber for the new generation to come on line.



    Use a simple method to start if you can't copy the above model










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    Re: The BioPod - Black Soldier Fly Larvae Harvester

    Great post Mike. By far the best I've seen here on BSF. Thanks!

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    Re: The BioPod - Black Soldier Fly Larvae Harvester

    Thank you Mike! I will definitely put this information to good use!

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