Black Soldier Fly Larva (BSFL) In Nigeria
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page 0 · 32 posts · 16 participants
· discussion_qa
This thread is a community-driven discussion where a knowledgeable user shares findings on the presence of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) in Nigeria, correcting misconceptions that the species is absent from the region. The conversation evolves into a practical guide on identifying and harvesting these larvae from manure piles, followed by multiple users requesting sources for breeding stock or larvae to use as organic feed for poultry and fish.
Credibility signals:
personal_field_experiencegeographic_specificitydetailed_identification_techniques
“Those are not BSFLs but latrine fly larvae”
“House fly larvae leaps while BSFL crawls. House fly larvae reaches maturity in 4days, BSFL takes at least 2weeks.”
“I'm a civil servant in Abuja that runs a poultry. I also run a farm.”
page 1 · 32 posts · 15 participants
· discussion_qa
This thread is a knowledge-sharing and sourcing hub where Nigerian farmers and researchers discuss the natural occurrence of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL), exchange contact details for suppliers, and share DIY rearing tips. The conversation transitions from finding wild larvae to a marketplace for buying/selling BSFL larvae and their frass (NatSoil), with several users attempting to coordinate purchases or form partnerships for US-based opportunities.
Prices:
BSFL frass (NatSoil): NGN40.0 (Epe)
Credibility signals:
Farmers cite specific locations like Epe and LagosUsers share WhatsApp numbers and phone contactsOne user mentions trying to start a colony on their own farmUsers reference specific brands like NatSoil and NatMeal
“Every farm in the bush in lagos has it in their dung hill, unless they're treating the dung with chemicals that harm the creatures.”
“please be sure before eating it oo...lolz just kidding beware of snakes when looking for it sha”
“I'm in need of alive soldier fly lavae ASAP .....pls anyone with info should pls WhatsApp me 08029026046”
page 2 · 32 posts · 14 participants
· promo_listing
This page is dominated by promotional listings from multiple vendors selling Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) and offering training courses, rather than a genuine community discussion. While a few users ask for contacts or share observations about finding larvae in their own waste, the vast majority of posts are repetitive advertisements containing phone numbers and calls to action.
Prices:
Black Soldier Fly Larvae: NGN0.0 (Enugu)Black Soldier Fly Larvae: NGN0.0 (Enugu)BSF Farm: NGN0.0 (Rivers State)
Credibility signals:
Claiming to have farms in specific locations (Enugu, Rivers State)Offering one-on-one online trainingProviding multiple contact methods (Call, SMS, WhatsApp)
“Hello my fellow friends, just want to let you know that we now have black soldier fly larvae in Ibadan at affordable price. Cos it's has almost 55% crude protein and other essential nutrients needed for fish and chickens for fast growth and bone development.”
“We have the larva for sell to anyone interested in starting up their own farm. We also have the one on one online training on how to best multiple your farm in three months to feed your birds and fishes daily with enough quantity.”
“Guys you won't believe this, I'm a poultry farmer and there's this dung we kept away in a bin for more than two weeks now, after reading this thread today, I went to open it, I found Alot of them swarming the dung, Alot of hatches shelling too, the swarm of black flies that emerged.”
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page 3 · 32 posts · 23 participants
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This thread is a knowledge-sharing hub regarding Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) in Nigeria, where farmers discuss sourcing larvae naturally (e.g., from egusi farms) versus buying them for poultry and fish feed. The page features a mix of educational advice on the insect's life cycle and numerous promotional posts offering farm setup services and starter larvae, with several authors providing phone numbers for contact.
Prices:
conventional fish feed: NGN100.0 (Nigeria)BSFL larvae (via mixed feed): NGN100.0 (Nigeria)conventional fish feed: bags3.0 (Nigeria)BSFL larvae: kg105.0 (Nigeria)BSFL larvae: kg100.0 (Nigeria)BSFL larvae: kg20.0 (Nigeria)BSFL larvae: kg50.0 (Nigeria)BSFL larvae: kg100.0 (Nigeria)BSFL larvae: tons8.0 (Nigeria)BSFL larvae: tons10.0 (Nigeria)BSFL larvae: ton1.0 (Nigeria)BSFL larvae: k40.0 (Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
naming_farm_sizeciting_years_of_experiencereferencing_associationposting_phone_numbersattaching_pictures
“You do not need to go far to get a BSF. If you know any farm that grows egusi, then wait as they harvest and wash their egusi seeds.”
“BSF is already in Nigeria, some farmers are already doing it in small scale. The only large scale BSF farm in Nigeria is a Chinese Ffranchise company.”
“BSF na the only way to subsidize feed price that is sykroketing every day.”
page 4 · 25 posts · 8 participants
· mixed
This page is dominated by a single author, 'BoluwGoldenFarm', who uses a long-running thread to sell online and physical training courses for Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming. While the author provides significant technical details on BSF biology, feed formulation, and environmental needs, the interaction is primarily promotional with very little genuine community discussion or peer-to-peer troubleshooting.
Prices:
BSF Farming Training: NGN12000.0 (Nigeria (Online/WhatsApp))BSF Farming Training: NGN12000.0 (Nigeria (Online/WhatsApp))
Credibility signals:
Claims clients produce 15 tonnes monthlyProvides specific phone numbers and bank account detailsLists multiple phone numbers across postsMentions partnership with 'Lagelu Fm'
“I don't sell maggots rather, l use it all on my farm”
“Bsf farming has gone beyond what we expected. We have clients doing 15 tonnes monthly now”
“Agbaya... Person food u dey kill.”
Unclassified: One user asked about a specific net used for farming, but the thread did not provide a technical answer.
page 5 · 29 posts · 3 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread by a single author, 'BoluwGoldenFarm', advertising Black Soldier Fly (BSF) maggots production training and the sale of BSF products. The author repeatedly posts contact details, WhatsApp links, and profit claims to attract potential students and buyers, with minimal engagement from other users.
Prices:
BSF maggots: NGN700.0 (Ibadan)BSF maggots: NGN1000.0 (Ibadan)
Credibility signals:
claims professional title 'Engr Gbenga'cites attendance at Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority eventmentions partnership with 'Lagelu Fm'offers specific training dates and mentorship programs
“If you're able to produce 1ton per month of bsf maggots and sell at N700/N1000 per kg or you use it to feed your fish or pigs or to feed broiler for 8 to 10 weeks. YOU WILL SURELY MAKE GOOD PROFITS.”
“Why buy maggots or waste money on fish or Poultry feed when you can learn how to produce maggots to reduce the cost of feeding animals and maximise your profit.”
“Farner stop helping the feed companies to make huge profit whike you make little so learn how to produxe bsf maggots.”
page 6 · 15 posts · 1 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread by a single author, BoluwGoldenFarm, advertising Black Soldier Fly Larva (BSFL) farming services and equipment. The author repeatedly posts contact numbers, lists product benefits, and describes machinery capacities without engaging in a genuine discussion or responding to community feedback.
Prices:
1.0 BSF eggs: NGN0.0/gramme (Nigeria)4.0 BSF maggots: NGN0.0/kg (Nigeria)5.0 BSF maggots: NGN0.0/kg (Nigeria)3.0 Dry BSF maggots: NGN0.0/tons (Nigeria)100.0 Dry BSF maggots: NGN0.0/tons (Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
Claims to fabricate machinesUses title 'Engr'References years of practice implicitly by stating 'follow who know road and who is practicing it'
“Bsf the golden king i farming”
“Do you know that 1gramme of bsf eggs if well hatched and fed with 7kg of rich organic waste will give you 4-5kg of bsf maggots.”
“Can you imagine contract to supply 100tons of dry bsf maggots monthly We can't produce enough for the buyers”