Saturday, August 30, 2025

An Encounter with Black Soldier Flies at the MAPECON Research Center in Alaminos, Laguna, Philippines

Black Soldier Fly are truly wonderful insects

These soldiers are engaged in a battle against waste

Soldier flies are now the big stars of insect farming

Soldier fly pupal cases up close

Pupal cases carefully reared in plastic trays

It was a truly inspiring and eye-opening encounter during my recent guided tour at the MAPECON Research Center and Manufacturing Plant strategically located in Alaminos, Laguna, Philippines. From the Greenovations, the amazing history of research and development by its Patriarch and Founder, the warmth and heart of the Team on site and the splendid showcase of working with nature, the day visit was truly an awesome experience. Among the truly awesome highlights of my visit was to discover the presence of  a black soldier farming facility in the Research Center. The black soldier fly farm was a key component of their waste management, composting and fish feeds production program - a truly sustainable approach.   

BLACK SOLDIER FLY, Hermetia illucens (DIPTERA: Stratiomyidae)     

Awesome Creatures. Awesome CREATOR!
     
Thanks for your support and careful attention. 

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