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Black Soldier Fly - Development
Development
Black soldier flies lay their eggs in batches, with an average of about 900 per mass.
The eggs hatch in 4 days at 24°C (75°F), and the larvae develop through five instars in 2 weeks or more. The length of the larval period is greatly extended by low temperatures or lack of food.
The pupa is formed within the pupal case (puparium) formed by the integument of the last instar larva, and the pupal stage lasts 2 weeks or more.
The adult emerges from the puparium through a T-shaped slit in the anterior.
The life cycle from egg to adult requires 38 days at 29°C (84°F) and 60 days at 20°C (68°F).
With the long life cycle, large populations of larvae of various sizes may build up in the breeding habitat.
Anti-Fly Program
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Anti-Fly Products
Integrated fly control means using a two-pronged attack on flies: larvicides to prevent fly larvae developing into adults, and adulticides to kill adult flies.