Elsje Pieterse

In response to the questions of Jeff Glegg on 12/15/2013 1) how far will larvae migrate? a distance of 2 feet? 3feet? more? - They will go as far as they need to, we have found them up to 15m away from their original pod. --> how far should inclines be situated for the "self-harvest", from any area of the growth space? They can originate anywhere as long as it is on a sidewall of the pod. T ...

The Black Soldier Fly Prepupae does occur in South Africa. We have recently started a colony. Since we have started the colony we have found them all over and if you look for them you will most probably find them. They are hardy and travel well. Good luck - I must say they are most enjoyable to work with.