Analysis of Frass Excreted by Tenebrio molitor for Use as Fertilizer
Abnezer Nyanzira, Oleen Machona, Marcia Matongorere, Farisai Chidzwondo, Rumbidzai Mangoyi
Abstract
Insect production is a rapidly growing industry worldwide, as it presents a promising solution for the effective recycling of organic waste. The most abundant by-product of insect production is insect feces, scientifically known as ‘frass’. Frass is produced in greater volumes than the actual insect products and therefore should be utilized in order to maintain a circular economy. Thus, this study focused on analyzing the potential of using frass from the yellow mealworm (Tenebrio mo
Topics & Concepts
FrassFertilizerBiologyAgronomyEcologyLarvaInsect Utilization and EffectsInsect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior