When you hear the word “fly,” you probably think of something annoying, right?
However, at Eco Alchemy, we see a different kind of fly, one that helps clean the environment, reduce waste, and even feed animals. That fly is the Black Soldier Fly (BSF), and this short video shows you where their amazing journey begins: inside the Love Cage.
What is a Love Cage?
It’s not just a cute name. The love cage is a simple netted house where adult BSFs meet, mate, and lay eggs. We call it a “love cage” because, well… that’s where the love happens (in a fly’s world! of course!).
Once they mate, the female flies lay hundreds of tiny eggs. A few days later, the eggs hatch into larvae, and these are the real heroes.
What Do the Larvae Do?
The larvae eat organic waste like:
- Banana peels
- Ugali leftovers
- Market waste
- Kitchen waste…. And so on
And they turn it into:
✅ High-protein animal feed (great for chickens, pigs, and fish)
✅ Organic fertilizer (called frass) for growing veggies
So basically, they turn trash into treasure!
Why It’s So Cool
- The flies don’t bite or spread disease.
- They don’t even eat; they just focus on reproducing.
- After laying eggs, they die peacefully, leaving behind the next generation.
They live for one purpose: to kickstart a natural cycle that cleans up waste and feeds the future.
Small Cage, Big Impact
This tiny love cage is where it all begins. It may look simple, but it’s helping us:
- Reduce waste in our communities
- Lower the cost of animal feed
- Create jobs for young people
- Protect the planet
All thanks to a fly!
The future is flying… and it’s buzzing with opportunity.