ONE PARTNER FOR
YOUR ENTIRE BLACK SOLDIER FLY
CULTIVATION PROCESS
Our mission is to make Black Soldier Fly farming commercially attractive.
We do this by providing turnkey systems, as well as by sharing knowledge
through our Insect School.
Our approach to BSF farming is very practical. We have For that reason we say for farmers, not professors.
the know-how of the entire production process. In This means that a Black Soldier Fly farm from Insect
combination with our unique ZOEM rack technology that Engineers should be able to be built worldwide. That
reduces investment and increases profit, we are the place also means that you need to have the right balance of
in getting started and expanding with BSF farming. automation, skilled labor and unskilled labor. Insect
Engineers farm provides the best possible combination
Growing Black Soldier Flies is an agricultural operation of these 3 aspects.
and not a warehouse operation of just moving trays and
boxes. This mindset is essential in producing BSF eggs, But that’s not all. We have also decided to be unique in
raising young BSF larvae, and processing waste streams sharing knowledge. We founded the Insect School, where
WE ARE INSECT ENGINEERS
using those larvae. we enable sharing knowledge on all aspects of growing
BSF. This takes place online, but also at our testing facility
in the Netherlands.
We want to create a sustainable future for our children, by unleashing a chain reaction
of people and companies contributing to global circular food production.
TURNKEY CONSULTANCY
BSF FARMING SUPPLIES
BREEDING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
3 TRAINING
PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
CONSULTANCY TURNKEY
Advice and knowledge are essential at different stages throughout your project. Wouldn’t it be perfect, one partner that understands all steps of the BSF farming
However, it also depends on what background you have when looking for process? As Insect Engineers, we have experienced how important it is to
information. understand all aspects of a BSF farm. Both for you as a client, and for the success
of an insect project. So look no further, you have found your insect project partner.
Future BSF entrepreneurs: Investors/Banks:
You want to start your own Black Soldier Fly farm and You have received a request from an entrepreneur to In addition to all the words and drawings spent on Sanergy is a company located in Kenya. They use Black
are looking for how to get started with this project. start or expand a Black Soldier Fly farm. In order to make consulting, engineering and training, it ultimately comes Soldier Flies and the ZOEM racks to process 73.000 tons
At Insect Engineers, we can arrange an online meeting a sound financial judgement, you appreciate an expert back to the hardware and software needed for your BSF of organic waste per year.
with our BSF expert. In our experience, a customer learns view, an additional opinion and answers to the blanks you insect project. Scan the QR code for more information.
more in this 1-hour meeting than they did over the past see in the business plan.
few months, attempting to gain knowledge about Black
Soldier Fly farming on their own. With the same effort, Feel free to contact us to see where we can help.
we can provide you with an initial proposal to get a first
understanding of the equipment and investment needed Government:
for your future BSF project. You work for a local government and need to make a
judgement on the licensing of a Black Soldier Fly farm. We divide the growth of the Black Soldier Fly into three main categories:
If you would like practical information, please contact us. But where do you get the knowledge to make a good
judgement on this permit application? For example, you
want to know whether a Black Soldier Fly farm would
cause odors for the surrounding area. And if so, what
solutions would be available to prevent this.
Do not hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to
help you.
Complete breeding systems Complete production systems Complete processing equipment
for growing flies and producing for fattening the larvae with from separating the larvae from
eggs. Including buildings, climate organic waste streams. For this, the frass, up to processing larvae
controls, love cages, machinery, we use our unique ZOEM rack into insect protein meal and oil.
etc. system. We supply buildings,
climate controls, ZOEM racks,
ZOEM machinery, etc.
We are one partner, for your entire Black Soldier Fly project. 1
PARTNER
TRAINING ENGINEERING
In general, we can divide our training services into 3 main groups: Insect Engineers can provide all engineering drawings for your new Black Soldier
Fly insect farm. Our engineering and consulting services are based on the latest
Our Insect School: See more information below. technologies and include practical know-how as developed in practice.
Technical training on the use of machinery and climate systems.
The purpose of engineering is to provide a
On-site training: after the completion of a project, we provide training documentation set so that you, the customer, have a
on growing the Black Soldier Fly and larvae. In this way we shorten the complete understanding of your planned investment.
learning curve of our customers. All engineering we provide can be based on our round
shaped and sandwich panel buildings. At the same time,
we can also assess whether a local building can be used
What is Insect School? and if so, how the use can be optimized for your planned
At Insect School, we want to share our knowledge insect project.
and experience with the world. We lend a hand by
providing practical examples and test facilities to gain Engineering also includes the calculation of electricity,
hands-on experience. We are not scientists; we are concrete work, chillers and heating capacities. We
experts by experience who want to show (starting) BSF deliver insect projects all over the world and are aware
entrepreneurs the way around a BSF farming setup. of all the climate variations of each country.
Our facilities enable BSF enthusiasts to do tests on which Furthermore, we provide all construction drawings
waste streams to feed to the larvae, how to optimize with top view, side view, etc. Including an overview of
larval growth and what the optimal conditions are for all machinery and transport movements. As well as the
a commercial BSF farm. climate control drawings with all air ventilation, etc.
Speaker
By making our facilities available to educational Bob Holtermans has been active as an entrepreneur In short: We provide the complete engineering for your
institutions and commercial parties, training and since 2004, and founded Insect Engineers in 2019. A key new BSF insect project.
demonstrations can be organized. By facilitating characteristic of Bob is his practical approach. At some
trainings, we spread awareness about BSF farming. point we have to stop talking and start putting things into Please contact us when you need insect engineering from
practice. In his view, that is the only way to really make a a company that can also realize your complete BSF insect
Our physical location is the bridge between lab-scale difference. project.
testing and the step to commercialization. We can
do testing from 1 to 40 tons of waste streams and all Furthermore, Bob is available as a speaker for
aspects are available on site: Breeding, production and conferences in the insect sector. With his experience,
processing. expertise and humor, he will convey his enthusiasm about
the Black Soldier Fly to the entire audience. In addition,
In addition to a physical test site, there is also a website. he will show why farming BSF is the way forward.
Insectschool.com is the leading news source and
knowledge base for anyone interested in the world of Please contact us for the various possibilities.
insect farming.
At some point we have to stop talking and start putting things into practice.
THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO
REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Contact us:
Insect Engineers BV
Nijverheidsstraat 2a
5961 PJ Horst, The Netherlands
+31 (0)77-205 87 58
info@insectengineers.com Learn more on www.insectengineers.com
