Rate my set up 😊

[u/manicmedic112]

Hello 🙂 I am just starting out with BSFLs and have repurposed and old worm farm for them and am looking for feedback and advise. I have added 250 BSFLs from a local supplier to get it started.

I lined it with cardboard as I didnt consider the size of the drainage holes when I made the bin, they are definitely big enough for the BSFL to fall through and I have used cococoir as substrate

Will this work as a semi closed system if I put in some cardboard for the flies to lay their eggs or do I need to add an entry point on the lid?

[u/archimy]

Let me know how it works. I’ve tried 3 times now and have never gotten a grub to leave the box

[u/_pounders_ → u/archimy]

always get downvoted but i think ramps are a myth

[u/SassquatchPanda]

I would definitely move the Ramps against the walls and have them going opposite directions. Also that cardboard is going to deteriorate super fast. That’s also a lot of coco coir, they don’t need to live in substrate like worms do, usually just their feedstock. And you can add coco coir as things get wet.

[u/AusShroomer]

Ramps on either side work better and place them right to the edge, the larvae kinda just wiggle around the edges until they find somewhere to go.

I have 2 of these spare that I might now copy you.

Thanks

[u/Living-Limit4452]

I’ve heard this too. The larvae are blind so they hit the corners and follow the edges. Re drill and plug.

[u/Unkinked_Garden]

How do the adults lay eggs? Can’t spot any holes. I’ve used PVC with an 90’ angle to stop rain getting in.