How To Make A DIY Soldier Fly Larvae Composting Bin

I've been using a rudimentary 2-bin black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) composter for the last few years. However, it doesn't have a mechanism to capture the larvae as they leave the compost as they prepare to pupate.

In this video, I build the DIY soldier fly larvae composter that has been rolling around the brain for a while now. This is a long video, but a get into a pretty detailed step-by-step DIY process. This new design has a ramped shape to allow the larvae to self-harvest, saving time and removing larvae from the composter only when they are done composting and ready to pupate, and then become adults.

If you want a comprehensive understanding of the biology and composting prowess of the Black Soldier Fly Larvae, check out this video series from Living Web Farms:    • Black Soldier Fly Production Part 1 I...  

If soldier fly larvae composting in not for you, check out this playlist for other DIY composters I show you how to make:    • Composting Devices & Tools  

Materials:
13 gallon rectangular trash can
2 small trash cans for capture bins
2x6 lumber
2x4 lumber
3/4 inch lathe screws
3 inch wood or drywall screws (nails an alternative too)
2 5-gallon bucket handles (optional)
Aluminum flashing
Trimmer wire
2 door hinges (I used salvaged)
Roofing material (lots of options here)
Handle material (good opportunity for salvage)
Gorilla glue
1 metal hanger
Cardboard

Tools:
Pen, pencil or marker
Drill and drill bits
Impact wrench or screw driver
Scissors
Wire cutters
Plyers
Box knife
Tin snips
Hand saw
Ruler and measuring tape
Work gloves
Table saw and miter box (design can be modified if you don't have these power tools.

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