"I was born an idiot. I'm still learning." That makes me respect this man so much. Too many KZreadrs are experimenting with techniques, diets, builds, gardening, etc. But they make 'tutorials' and tell YOU that this is THE answer. They don't know. They read about it or saw a video, same as you; but they don't tell you that. So we follow their advice, thinking that we're hearing from someone with more experience, fail, then think that WE did something wrong. The fact is, when people aren't open about their experiments and lack of experience, when they act like they know, they're setting hundreds - or even thousands - of other ignorant people up for failure.

@AJsGreenTopics

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the huge compliment. Thanks so watching. 😎

@seeeseses8139

4 жыл бұрын

Am Prince from Ghana, hoping to get some black soldier fly here. Can anyone help me get it over here. Sesea101@gmail.com

@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284

4 жыл бұрын

@malik nawaz You too, buddy!

@FusionDeveloper

3 жыл бұрын

The fact you share about recycling plastic is so sad. I wish it wasn't true. My friends and I have watched a place take all the collected recyclable plastic and throw it in with the general trash. I've also heard sometimes the plastic gets shipped and burned (but I haven't witnessed that). So like you said, make the most out of plastic as you can, before you "recycle" it, but don't be a hoarder and save every single little piece or you will run out of space to live in your home (because it will be filled with plastic).

@Peaceful-resistance1

Ай бұрын

KZread "experts" are a scourge to knowledge and learning. Real people with real experiences are always good to run across as they are rarer than Hen's teeth! PS, I have an important question concerning using Black Soldier fly frass in my garden. My organic gardening mentor warned me away from using it with concerns about pathogens being transmitted to the user.(me)😉 I've searched high and low on any kind of information concern dangers associated with using BSF grass and came up empty handed. Do you know why my friend / mentor gave me this warning? I've got 20 lbs of grass in the shed I'd like to incorporate into the garden. Thanks in advance for any information!

I'm an idiot too. I've been researching bsf cultivation for three weeks now on utube. Out of all the many, this is by far the best. Thank you!

@AJsGreenTopics

Жыл бұрын

We appreciate the feedback.

Thankyou Dewey This is one of the most down to earth introduction to composting with BSF laevae

@AJsGreenTopics

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment. 🙂

1/2 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dish soap 20 oz. Water in a spray bottle Shake and spray on you. Keeps the mosquitos away. Less toxic than store bought. Great job on video and have fun with the BSF!!!

@AJsGreenTopics

13 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing the mosquito repellent ingredients. Enjoy the rest of your evening.

Thank you Dewey and everyone that is making this planet better.

Looks great 👍 I love your enthusiasm.

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking out the video.

Thanks and thanks for the update post, I went looking for it! Y'all are fun! More please!

@AJsGreenTopics

2 жыл бұрын

I will try to make a video with Dewey soon. Thanks for watching. 😎

Informative, fun video. I'm looking forward to getting my BSF farm started. Thanks AJ!

@AJsGreenTopics

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad this video was helpful. Take care. 😎

Very informative! Thanks for sharing.

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I love Dewey!!!! great vids and helpful thank you

@AJsGreenTopics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you!! Fun and educational video! Love from my urban food forest in Southern California.

@AJsGreenTopics

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. 😎

Wonderful video. I like your humour as it makes your video lively and interesting.

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

Love this guy!

@AJsGreenTopics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. 😎

AJ's Green Topics, Thank you so much for sharing on Dewey's farm. It is so intriguing to learn about nature, it is like I am on another planet 🙂 All the best my friend, as you endeavor in helping to maintain Planet Earth! 🌎

@AJsGreenTopics

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Thank you body This is Abdul from morocco and I like what you do keep going

@AJsGreenTopics

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching the video.

Great 👍

@AJsGreenTopics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 🙂

I Love your videos

@AJsGreenTopics

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What an AWESOME character Dewey Is!!! Dewey has an awesome START of a great "farm" set-up... A couple "modification" suggestions (things I will probably do) 1) light goes thru the white plastic barrel... Paint or cover the exterior to make it dark inside... 2) the "base" of your stand looks perfect to house the flying stage flies- enclose with window screen to contain the mature "egg layers" 3) make good access from the screen enclosed base to the cardboard egg holders / food area so the flying egg layer can get in and lay the eggs- but not get away... 4) Maybe relocate the cardboard "egg cards" lower to the food areas so it is easy for the flyers to land on them... 5) keep the cycle going... when harvesting the "crawl-outs", put a couple handfuls into the enclosed base to repopulate the flying egg layers... LOVE IT!

@AJsGreenTopics

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great tips. I will let Dewey know. Take care. 😎

"Mother Nature's one mean...". lol. You guys are funny. Cool update. I've heard great things about soldier flies. Seen some about commercial use of them overseas, particularly in Africa. They use them to eat up scraps but most especially to feed to livestock like pigs. Thereby not needing more monoculture farms for high-demand crops like soy beans. I hope to find these critters in my compost next year! Thanks for sharing!

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

I wish I could sit down and talk to that man for a couple hours.

@AJsGreenTopics

Жыл бұрын

He is full of knowledge.

Good work man. Enjoyed from Africa

@AJsGreenTopics

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

exelente video saludos

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

man, I loved this. thank you for sharing. Another "Born Idiot" here. :) I also recently started a BSF farm but been a worm farmer for 8 years now. Me I am already a Dewey Fan!!

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear. Thank you for watching.

More Dewey!!

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

Dewey's black soldier flies were purchased from North West Red Worms. You can now get live meal worms from Uncle Jim's unclejimswormfarm.com/ Here is the followup video kzread.info/dash/bejne/gqFoqLiEn9S8ddY.html

My compost tumbler holes have big chunky solder fly larvae sticking out the holes nearly everyday. My hens go over and dine on them. I'm definitely going to set up a system like this though! He's very right regular compost takes too long. My hens tum my piles but it still takes a long time.

@AJsGreenTopics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. 🙂

My vast knowledge of BSF is from watching Living Web Farms BSF workshop presentation with Karl Warkomski. Every fact they had was perfectly repeated in your video. I am interested in your set up because I am near Albany NY and we have cold winters also.

@AJsGreenTopics

Жыл бұрын

Cold weather could become a problem with soldier flies. They have to be a warm environment. Thank you for watching. 🙂

Well done!! I will suggest you use a black drum due to the light sensitivity of the larvae!!

@AJsGreenTopics

4 жыл бұрын

That is a great tip. Thank you. 😎

@FusionDeveloper

3 жыл бұрын

I would think you could paint it black, and then paint it white again, that way it still looks white, but has a black layer of paint to block out light. Also, I've heard the flies seek out light, so it how they lure them into a netting box to monitor growth and to breed in for large scale operations. (sorry i don't remember which video i saw that in)

Definitely not screwing up! Nice one guys:) doing the same Downunder;)

@AJsGreenTopics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by.

@danekunderhill4812

2 жыл бұрын

@@AJsGreenTopics and Subbed;) keep up the cool video and spreading the info!

@AJsGreenTopics

2 жыл бұрын

@@danekunderhill4812 thank you for the support. 😎

@danekunderhill4812

2 жыл бұрын

@@AJsGreenTopics All good! Not only great for the Environment but also just bloody good fun:)

Dang, this video has grown a ton.

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

You betcha. 😎

Sounds like Dewey is getting his own biology degree! 3 years he'll have a Master's Degree, 6 he'll have a PhD!

@mandieespinosa1830

2 жыл бұрын

Mother nature is a bitch and shell take them down before she goes down. Love this guy!!!

@AJsGreenTopics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. 😎

i recycle my coffee containers, by putting my perked coffee grounds into them; i save that stuff, i hear soldier flies love the stuff. it also contains a lot of nitrogen, so it's too valuable to waste; if the grubs like it, bonus.

@AJsGreenTopics

Жыл бұрын

Coffee is a great food supply. Thank you for sharing.

what did they like best out of the three? great vid!!

@AJsGreenTopics

4 жыл бұрын

I heard that they enjoy eating meat. Thanks for watching.

I don't know about all that 30-40 degree range but there are loads of them here on north Ga. Our winters usually bottom out at about 15 degrees but not long, sometimes 0 F like it was this year. Not too common. But the flies go dormant in cold weather. I plucked one off my shirt a couple of days ago that flew in my open kitchen window, so they're active already with nights still hitting the 30's. And I don't raise them yet myself. So I'm still pretty dumb about it myself and getting ready to snatch a few and start a bin. I actually had some of them get into a worm bin I had a couple of years ago and didn't see them until they come crawling out and freaked me out, like what the heck are these freaking aliens!! lol

@AJsGreenTopics

Жыл бұрын

Lol. Thank you for sharing. If you are interested in purchasing some, please let me know. Take care. 😎

The soldier flies are attracted to moist grains but not dry. I'm actually thinking of adding one into my chicken yard. I would think of adding them all to the bin. They will climb the ramp when it's time to pupate.

@AJsGreenTopics

2 жыл бұрын

Great information. 😎

Great video. You guys are funny. However by now I think you’ve found out that they crawled out by the bottom. (Even if you have the screen. Lol ) would love to see any update video though. Cheer!

@AJsGreenTopics

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Hey AJ, what's going on with Dewey these days I haven't seen any update. Can you send me a link to his channel, I can't find it. I watched one of his videos a couple years ago Where he talked about dolomite lime. Since i can't find his channel I can't find the video. Thanks friend

@AJsGreenTopics

2 жыл бұрын

Here is the link to his follow-up video kzread.info/dash/bejne/gqFoqLiEn9S8ddY.html He does not have a channel up and running. He is a very busy and hard working man.

I know they love quail poop, so chicken shit should work as well. I used to put the feed thru my quail twice. 1st time direct feeding, 2nd sift the poop and feed the larva to them. They loved it.

@AJsGreenTopics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to share. 😎

Only caveat I see, is, if you have to bring them inside in the winter or risk them 'dying', then how can we maximize efficiencies here? Maybe, for native species rehabilitation, raise the three dung beetle species, with bsf as your 'understory' of 'farmed' sub species (along with mealworms, red wigglers, crickets, etc.), where, the word, "farmed", means, permaculture-managed breeding program. I'm building the infrastructure now, in one of the Foothills of Southern California (maybe not with crickets, just yet). Thanks for the inspiration to press forward.

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

We both thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Take care 😎

Hey Arnold.

@AJsGreenTopics

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ali.

They love quail crap. I know it because they moved in naturally and went to town on it. That is why I want to build a composer for feeding my chickens

@AJsGreenTopics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

Hey, AJ. I'm sorry, I don't remember hearing it in the video, but what does Dewey uses the BSF leachate for? I've read that it's GREAT feed for red worms, with growth rate up to 5x faster than with normal compost for worms.

@AJsGreenTopics

4 жыл бұрын

I will ask him and get back with you.😎

@iurilimaco2068

4 жыл бұрын

@@AJsGreenTopics Thanks, man

@LiliansGardens

2 жыл бұрын

@@AJsGreenTopics So what did he say. It's been two years .

@AJsGreenTopics

2 жыл бұрын

@@iurilimaco2068 you are welcome.

@AJsGreenTopics

2 жыл бұрын

@@LiliansGardens things have been real busy lately. Hopefully we can set something up soon. 🙂

Did it work? I read white containers allow too much light.

@AJsGreenTopics

Жыл бұрын

Yes it did. The light did not bother them. 🙂

@AJsGreenTopics

5 ай бұрын

It did work.

Dewey! Love your spirit! But here's an idea for you. You already have an enclosure, but how about putting a cheap screen inside of the enclosure, on top of the chicken wire? Would keep the soldier flies contained close to your bin and keep house flies out (at least better because than chicken wire alone). Otherwise, I think you're gonna be ok with your bin. I found that it works for me. Just an idea! I do the soldier fly thing for fish food for aquaponics. I live in the city and don't have enough space for chickens. I do take the "compost" and put it in my worm bin (for my tower gardens, in season), but you have to let it dry out a bit. They usually like it a bit wetter than worms prefer.

@AJsGreenTopics

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice. 😎

Dewey, the ramp need to be shifted to the edge touching the wall of the bin . The maggots keep to the edge trying to get out of the bin to pupate.

@AJsGreenTopics

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. 😎

@brewsterly2927

3 ай бұрын

No they don't. It is just the way most people make, or buy their BSF farms.

@AJsGreenTopics

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for stopping by.

u need to provide the adult black soldier flies with Fresh Water regularly.

@AJsGreenTopics

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I will let Dewey know.

Soldier flys eat everything don’t be fooled 👍

@AJsGreenTopics

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment.😎

Where did you order the larvae from?

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

They were purchased for Northwest Red Worms. Thanks for watching. 😎

The water we collect from the bin is good for plant but in water ratio we need to provide it for plants....pls assist

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

It has to be diluted so it won't be as strong. I hope this was helpful. Thanks for watching.

@vimalraj4718

3 жыл бұрын

@@AJsGreenTopics thank you🌾

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

@@vimalraj4718 you are welcome.

Did you buy the bin or make it? Considering making a small compost container with them. My hedgehog loves these larvae and can compost, double win.

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

Dewey made the bin. He is a jack of all trades. If you build it, your hedgehog will love you. Thanks for watching the video.

@jennifercline6866

3 жыл бұрын

@@AJsGreenTopics Thanks, maybe next time I am ordering larvae. . A bunch already hatched into flies overnight. I'll let go near woods but would love to set something up like this in the future.

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

@@jennifercline6866 please keep me updated. Thanks for watching.

Curious (a born idiot here too ;) ) would the acidity of the food create a corrosive environment for the rain gutter? Would a stiff plastic work better? Looking to build one soon but don't want to have to keep replacing parts if possible. I don't know about the rain gutter is why I am asking. It has been a while since you made this video so I am wondering how did the rain gutter work out long term? Thank you

@AJsGreenTopics

2 жыл бұрын

I would say that plastic would be the best option. Your thoughts on the metal rusting was a very helpful tip. Please keep me updated with your progress.

@AJsGreenTopics

5 ай бұрын

I will reach out to Dewey.

The great thing is we can minimize our footprint to 0% or less if we try really hard

@AJsGreenTopics

2 жыл бұрын

Very true. 🙂

Is the wood chip substrate required? Or can the organic waste sit directly on the plastic?

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

I would add a little water to the wood chips. Then place the waste on top. I hope the answer was helpful. Thanks for watching. 😎

@insektbyaltrene

3 жыл бұрын

@@AJsGreenTopics what is the purpose for the wood chips though? Thanks!

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

@@insektbyaltrene the wood chips is a extra food source. You do not have to use them. It is just a personal preference.

@insektbyaltrene

3 жыл бұрын

@@AJsGreenTopics ahhh I see , understood. Thank you so much for the quick responses!! Greatly appreciated

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

@@insektbyaltrene You are welcome. I'm glad that I was able to help. 😎

I'm wanting to make a BSF feeder and mealworm farm to feed my chickens and a red wiggler bin to feed my gardens

@AJsGreenTopics

Жыл бұрын

What is stopping you from reaching your goal?

@reneebrown2968

Жыл бұрын

@@AJsGreenTopics timing is all. Waiting for warmer weather. I live in coastal Alabama. We We don't have to buy BSF but they come naturally.

@AJsGreenTopics

Жыл бұрын

Free is great.

Please can I have the link of where you bought your baby bsf?

@AJsGreenTopics

4 жыл бұрын

I will get the information from Dewey.

@AJsGreenTopics

4 жыл бұрын

Dewey said that the flies were purchased from North West Red Worms.

@chuksbrian8675

4 жыл бұрын

@@AJsGreenTopics Thanks Aj

This guy looks like Tom Hardy with beard

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

Do they live in south carolina?

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

I will ask Dewey

@JA-zj6ft

3 жыл бұрын

@@AJsGreenTopics thank you I can find little to no information on it online

Here is my advice for raising Black Soldier Flies and for doing everything else in life. First, watch some videos and do some reading. Second, obtain the stuff needed to do it. Third, observe what you now have. Fourth, re-watch the videos and re-read what you've read. Lastly, along the way, you will reach different processes and it is helpful to re-watch and re-read guides as you get to each new process. . Don't rely on your memory to remember everything perfectly. By reviewing everything right before or while you experience a new task, you will understand the information better. . That's just what I have found is helpful when I start a new hobby that I know nothing about, which has several processes/stages/complexities.

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great advice.

@anjananjajn9219

3 жыл бұрын

What you see in youtube and doing in real practice.. its far difference 🤘🤘🤘

I just started mine , farming black soldier fly … I uploaded video of how I attracted wild population to lay egg for me

@AJsGreenTopics

Жыл бұрын

I will check it out. 😎

@Farmwithmike

Жыл бұрын

@@AJsGreenTopics ok thanks

@Farmwithmike

Жыл бұрын

@@AJsGreenTopics you just gained a new subscriber

@AJsGreenTopics

Жыл бұрын

@@Farmwithmike thank you.

Cedar is an insect deterrent so nope I wouldn't use it. Wet cardboard or soft wood shavings.

@AJsGreenTopics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. 🙂

They don't like onions or garlic. Just saying. It's like using cedar

@AJsGreenTopics

2 жыл бұрын

Worms will eat onions. Thanks for sharing. 😎

you ar ausom

@AJsGreenTopics

2 жыл бұрын

Dewey is the man.

Aj. Sir. BSF Training.please. Sir.

@hanmandlugundla5944

3 жыл бұрын

Sir your what's up No please sir.

Aj. Sir. BSF. Training please. Sir ..

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

Dewey is the guy. Thanks for watching. 😎

I dont think that bucket works for larva.. i think you are losing many larva.. check it at night time if i am not wrong...

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

I will let Dewey know. Do you have soldier flies?

@anjananjajn9219

3 жыл бұрын

Yes i too have 🤘🤘

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

@@anjananjajn9219 thanks for your comment. Take care.

@anjananjajn9219

3 жыл бұрын

Take care too🤘🤘

"lechate"

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

Born idiot too but always learning...hopefully not from idiots hehe..

@AJsGreenTopics

4 жыл бұрын

we all have to start from not knowing. Thanks for watching the video. Take care.

black soldurierflys don't like onions

@AJsGreenTopics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. 😎

I think this man talk too much. Should be short and concise but get to the point.

@AJsGreenTopics

Жыл бұрын

Please upload a video so we can learn from your method of raising black soldier flies.

Too much bull, be more professional

@AJsGreenTopics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the negative feedback. I am glad the Dewey does not have to pretend to be someone that he is not.