I finally have my BSF grub larvae bin ready for the summer! For those who don't know Black Soldier Fly larvae are exceptional feeders for fish, chickens, birds, amphibians, and of course reptiles....i.e. Box turtles. The reason is due to the nutritional value they contain... calcium : phosphorus ratio is almost 2 : 1, calcium content is extremely high up to 8,155 ppm compared to a mealworm in the range of 20-135 ppm, protein level is average around 17%, however fat is low at 9.5% The fat contains Lauric Acid which is an antimicrobial property. Plus, the larvae make great composters and can retain the nutrients for months if stored properly. I've seen them in my worm composts over the years but it wasn't until last year when I realized they were a feeder! Was too late in the year to try and harvest them, so this year I built a compost trap bin! The Fly itself lives only 8 days just to find a mate then dies and females can lay up to 500 eggs. Just thought I would share, hopefully this year will produce a few thousand larvae for my herd.