Staphylococcus aureus in Substrates for Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) and Its Dynamics during Rearing
E. Gorrens, Noor Van Looveren, Laurence Van Moll, D. Vandeweyer, D. Lachi, Jeroen De Smet, Leen Van Campenhout
Abstract
Given the increasing need for (more sustainable) methods to upcycle organic waste streams, the interest to rear insects, like black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), on such streams is increasing. This study reveals that S. aureus is abundantly present in such waste streams, which might be a point of attention for insect producers.
Topics & Concepts
Hermetia illucensStaphylococcus aureusFood scienceBiologyMicrobiologySubstrate (aquarium)MicroorganismAntimicrobialBacteriaLarvaEcologyGeneticsInsect Utilization and EffectsAnimal and Plant Science Education