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Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology

The Utilization of Seriwastes (Excreta of Silkworm Larvae, Litter of mulberry leaves in rearing bed, dead larvae and dead pupae of Silkworm) for Biomass and Protein Contents of Black Soldier Fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens (L).

  1. Aditi Yogesh Tayade
  2. Rajkumar V. Bajolge
  3. Vitthalrao B. Khyade

Abstract

AbstractAttempt deals with rearing of Black Soldier Fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens (L) reared on Excreta of Silkworm Larvae, Litter of mulberry leaves in rearing bed, dead larvae and dead pupae of Silkworm. The larval weight of BSF of the control group (Reared on Poultry Feed), first group (reared on Excreta of Silkworm), second group (reared on Litter of mulberry leaves in rearing bed of Silkworm Larvae), third group (reared on the dead larvae   of Silkworm) and fourth group (reared on the dead pupae of Silkworm) on twenty first day was found measured 354.81 (±39.82), 426.76 (±112.78), 493.49 (±91.786), 589.48 (±77.413) and 786.32 (±89.886) mg respectively. The Total protein contents and soluble proteins of whole-body BSF of control group on twenty first day were found measured 119.93 (±39.82) units and 168.93 (±31.259) units respectively. The percentage change (increase) in the total protein and soluble proteins contents of whole-body homogenate of larval stages of BSF of the first, second, third and fourth groups was 77.878 and 16.279; 106.387 and 23.352; 147.96 and 50.221; 146.49 and 69.469 respectively. Utilization of BSF for treating the seri-waste is environmentally protective and exert significant influence on production of protein rich biomass.Key Words: Excreta of Silkworm Larvae, Litter of mulberry leaves, dead larvae, dead pupae of Silkworm and Hermetia illucens (L).
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