One tiny but powerful insect is turning into a weapon to combat the expanding issues of organic waste and soil degradation because of its exceptional capacity to eat almost any type of organic materials it encounters. Food waste is converted into frass, a nutrient-rich biofertilizer, by the insect known as black soldier fly larvae (BSFL).
Although farmers have historically utilized insects as food, they are also investigating the possibility of using bug feces as an environmentally friendly fertilizer. Frass can play a significant role in restoring soil biodiversity and quality, as more than 33% of the world’s soil is currently deteriorated and lacking in minerals essential for healthy plant growth.
