Analysis of Frass Excreted by Tenebrio molitor for Use as Fertilizer

Insect production is a rapidly growing industry worldwide, as it presents promising solution for the effective recycling of organic waste. The most abundant by-product insect feces, scientifically known ‘frass’. Frass produced in greater volumes than actual products and therefore should be utilized order to maintain circular economy. Thus, this study focused on analyzing potential using frass from yellow mealworm (Tenebrio mo