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Review of insect pathogen risks for the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) and guidelines for reliable production.
- Source :
- Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata; Jul2020, Vol. 168 Issue 6/7, p432-447, 16p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Black soldier fly [BSF; Hermetia illucens L. (Diptera: Stratiomyidae)] larvae are very effective in transforming low‐grade food waste into valuable high‐end proteins and fat, in intensive production facilities. The production output of this species is growing quickly, but upscaling brings risks to the health status of the reared insects. Until now, not a single major case of disease outbreak caused by a pathogen in a BSF production unit has been reported. This contrasts with data on other species of mass‐produced insects, which have experienced various disease outbreaks, indicating that BSFs are comparatively resistant to insect diseases. Further, there are no records of natural infections caused by entomopathogens in BSF. In this review, the known entomopathogens of Diptera, especially BSF, and their potential risks for causing disease in these insects are summarized. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- INSECT pathogens
EPIDEMICS
INSECT diseases
DIPTERA
GUIDELINES
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00138703
- Volume :
- 168
- Issue :
- 6/7
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 144579788
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.12916