Bioproducts for a Sustainable Future
Bioproducts for a Sustainable Future
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About the Project
About the Project
AgriPtera utilizes the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) technology to transform waste into high-value products, including feeds, oil, and compost.
AgriPtera is a combination of "Agri" for agriculture and "Ptera" for Pteron, which means wings. The Black Soldier Fly belongs to the order Diptera.
our core values
our core values
Sustainability
BSF technology allows us to meet our needs for resources without depleting it for future generations.
Circular Economy
We maximize the use of resources to keep them in circulation for as long as possible.
Value-Addition
We upcycle organic waste to create value out of something that's no longer economically useful.
what IS A black soldier fly?
what IS A black soldier fly?
The black soldier fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens Linnaeus, is a large Stratiomyidae fly (13-20 mm in size) found worldwide, but it is believed to have originated in the Americas. It is frequently found in the tropics and temperate regions throughout the world. Although adapted primarily to these regions, it can tolerate wide temperature extremes except when ovipositing.
- Eggs
BSF eggs are laid in clusters, typically depositing 500-900 eggs at a time. These eggs hatch in ~4 days and then develop into larvae.
- Larval stage
Cream-colored and voracious feeders, growing from 1.8 to 20 mm. Larvae actively break down organic waste and accumulate nutrients. This stage lasts about 13-18 days.
- Prepupal stage
Larvae turn darker and stop feeding, seeking dry areas to pupate. They prepare for the pupal stage by conserving energy, and this stage lasts around 7-10 days.
- Pupal stage
Encased in a dark, hardened shell, metamorphosis occurs internally. It lasts around a minimum of 8 days, after which the adult fly emerges.
- Adult
Adult black soldier flies (BSF) feed only on water. They live for about 5-8 days, during which they mate and lay eggs, completing the cycle
Black Soldier Fly is Featured on Saribuhay!
Black Soldier Fly is Featured on Saribuhay!
Featured on Saribuhay: Black Soldier Fly for Environmental Solutions
Featured on Saribuhay: Black Soldier Fly for Environmental Solutions
A tiny insect, a big environmental solution 🪰
Grateful to be featured in Saribuhay! Our research on the Black Soldier Fly shows how a small insect can help address major environmental challenges, such as waste management and sustainability.
Watch the episode in #Saribuhay 🐦🎥: https://youtu.be/Xr7xymCi7a0
Scientist combats waste with Soldier Flies
BLACK SOLDIER FLY: FROM WASTE TO WEALTH
BLACK SOLDIER FLY: FROM WASTE TO WEALTH
From waste to organic fertilizer
From waste to organic fertilizer
Black Soldier Flies (BSF) offer a cost-effective solution for biowaste treatment, converting organic waste into valuable byproducts like compost and animal feed while minimizing environmental impact.
From waste to animal feed/oil
From waste to animal feed/oil
Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) efficiently transform organic waste into high-protein biomass, which can be used as alternative animal feed and fish meal.
From waste to antimicrobials
From waste to antimicrobials
Black soldier flies produce antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) effective against bacteria, fungi, and parasites. This broad-spectrum activity presents a promising area for antibiotic drug discovery.
From waste to chitin/chitosan
From waste to chitin/chitosan
Black soldier fly pupae cocoons are rich in chitin. Utilizing cocoon waste for chitin and chitosan promotes a circular economy, enhances productivity, and supplies valuable raw materials for industries.
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