Evaluation of Organic Wastes as Substrates for Rearing Zophobas Morio, Tenebrio Molitor, and Acheta Domesticus Larvae as Alternative Feed Supplements

Studies have focused on identifying combinations of insects and organic waste to optimise bio-conversion. Here, the effects different diets (10% chicken feed complemented with 90% vegetable waste, garden cattle manure, or horse manure) growth survival rates nutritional value Zophobas morio Tenebrio molitor larvae, Acheta domesticus were investigated. Compared feed, decreased individual larval weight, although green showed fewer negative than manure. The macronutrient concentrations in moderate compared was poorest diet terms nutrient concentration. There no difference weight between larvae reared those waste. A. maximum at 71–101 36–66 days age 22.5 ± 2.5 °C, respectively. rich proteins, whereas Z. T. fat. Feeding nutrient-poor resulted a lower protein higher fat concentration larvae.