WO2017007310A1 - Installation d'élevage d'insectes et procédé pour la production à l'échelle industrielle de larves matures à partir de mères pondeuses - Google Patents

Installation d'élevage d'insectes et procédé pour la production à l'échelle industrielle de larves matures à partir de mères pondeuses Download PDF

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WO2017007310A1
WO2017007310A1 PCT/NL2016/050480 NL2016050480W WO2017007310A1 WO 2017007310 A1 WO2017007310 A1 WO 2017007310A1 NL 2016050480 W NL2016050480 W NL 2016050480W WO 2017007310 A1 WO2017007310 A1 WO 2017007310A1
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  • the present invention relates to an insect breeding facility and to a method for the industrial scale production of mature larvae from egg-laying mothers, e.g. beetles, which mature larvae serve as protein rich food.
  • Beetles are a group of insects which are biologically classified in the order Coleoptera and which are holometabolous insects, i.e. including four life stages - as an embryo or egg, a larva, a pupa, and an imago or adult.
  • the first stage is from the fertilization of the egg inside the mother beetle until the embryo hatches.
  • the insect starts as a single cell and then develops into the larval form before it hatches.
  • the second stage lasts from hatching or birth until the larva pupates. In most species this mobile stage is worm-like in form, and these larvae are thus frequently referred to as "worms”.
  • the third stage is from pupation until eclosion.
  • the larvae of many species construct a protective cocoon of silk or other material, such as its own accumulated faeces.
  • Adult holometabolous insects usually have wings and functioning reproductive organs.
  • Mature larvae of different types of insects are commercially available and can be used as protein rich food for animals or humans, such as for the rearing of captive animals in terraria, such as geckos or predatory insects, and for the rearing of larger birds, such as toucans.
  • larvae from the pachnoda marginata also referred to as the pachnoda butana
  • a beetle from the subfamily Cetoniinae The adult beetles are 20-30 mm, and the larvae are very small when they hatch, but can grow as long as 60 mm.
  • Other examples may include:
  • mealworms the mealworm beetle, tenebrio molitor, a species of darkling beetle, the larvae being known as mealworms
  • insects such as bombyx mori, achroia girsella, gryllodes sigillatus, schistocerca americana gregaria, galleria mellonella, locusta migratoria migratorioides.
  • adult insects including egg-laying mothers are held in containers, in which containers the egg-laying mothers receive food and spawn their eggs.
  • the eggs will hatch, and the baby larvae will mature into mature larvae in the same container, from which the mature larvae are removed to serve as protein rich food.
  • a disadvantage of such a known breeding facility is that the yield of mature larvae is relatively low and unpredictable. For example, egg-laying mothers may eat or damage eggs and baby larvae. Also, it is not possible to simultaneously create optimum conditions for spawning and for hatching, which may e.g. require a different temperature and humidity.
  • breeding refers to the natural process of reproduction, involving spawning - the process of releasing and depositing eggs -, and hatching - bringing forth larvae from the egg. It differs from the process of rearing insects, which refers to the process of tending insects from baby-larvae to mature larvae, and possibly also including pupating and emerging into beetles. From WO2014171829 a method and system for rearing insects is known, referring to the process of fending insects from baby-larvae to mature larvae. In a climate area, stacked crates with immature phases of insects are arranged in rows. Periodically, individual crates are conveyed to a feed area provided with an observation station. Based on the observation of a retrieved individual crate it is determined whether supplementary feed stock is to be added, or that the insects are withdrawn from further rearing for harvesting, or discarding from further rearing.
  • the aim of the present invention is to provide an insect breeding facility and method for the industrial scale production of mature larvae from egg-laying mothers.
  • Such industrial scale production requires a continuous and high yield, which is achieved with an insect breeding facility and method according to the present invention.
  • the present invention relates to an insect breeding facility for the industrial scale production of mature larvae from egg-laying mothers, which mature larvae serve as protein rich food, the insect breeding facility being provided with:
  • spawning area in which a number of spawning containers are to be provided or are provided;
  • spawning containers which are adapted to receive or have received adult insects including egg-laying mothers and insect food;
  • spawn structures wherein at least one spawn structure is adapted to be provided or is provided in each spawning container in the spawning area, in which spawn structures the egg-laying mothers will spawn their eggs during an egg-laying lifetime, such that the spawn structure or part of the spawn structure holds the eggs, wherein said spawn structure or said part thereof is removable from the spawning container;
  • a hatch area adapted to receive at least a number of hatching containers, which are adapted to receive the eggs, larvae food and to allow harvesting of mature larvae; - a plurality of hatching containers, in which the eggs are allowed to hatch into baby larvae and subsequently mature into mature larvae during a hatching and tending time,
  • the eggs of the batches of removed spawn structures are transported into a number of empty hatching containers and into the hatch area; such that the eggs of the batch of spawning structures remain separated from the eggs of other batches.
  • the present invention also relates to a method for the industrial scale production of mature larvae from egg-laying mothers, which mature larvae serve as protein rich food, comprising the steps of:
  • An advantage of such an insect breeding facility and method is the predictable and high yield of mature larvae, e.g. because spawning and hatching conditions can be controlled individually and optimized.
  • a high yield may also be the result of the individual hatching containers, allowing a batch of eggs to hatch into baby larvae and subsequently mature into mature larvae in beneficial, possibly optimum conditions without being undue disturbed, e.g. except for the delivery of food.
  • eggs that have been removed from the spawning containers at different days are placed as a mix in a single hatching container, mature larvae will appear in that hatching container during a number of days. Sieving may be required to separate mature larvae from eggs and baby larvae, which is disadvantageous for the yield.
  • Another advantage of the inventive approach is that the hatched mature larvae from a certain hatching container, if desired, can be matched to the spawning containers from which the eggs had been removed.
  • the yield of mature larvae to the egg-laying mothers, e.g. what and how much they eat, the conditions in the spawning area (temperature, humidity).
  • the yield of mature larvae to the eggs and baby larvae, such as what and how much the larvae eat, and the conditions in the hatch area (temperature, humidity).
  • the insect breeding facility comprises a distinct spawning area and a hatch area. Batches of eggs are transported from the spawning area to the distinct hatch area.
  • a number of spawning containers are to be provided or are provided, which are adapted to receive or have received adult insects including egg-laying mothers and insect food. Commonly, the adult insects are a mixture of sexes.
  • the number of beetles in a spawning container depends on the type of beetles and the dimensions of the spawning container. Typically, in a practical approach, 500-1500 adult insects are provided in each spawning container. For example for the pachnoda butana 800-1200 beetles may be provided in a spawning container of 40x60x22 centimeters (length x width x height).
  • Typical insect food is vegetables and fruit such as apples, (plant-based) protein rich food, and grain products and byproducts such as wheat bran, brewery spent grain, poultry feed.
  • An insect food delivery system is provided to deliver insect food to the spawning containers.
  • Spawning containers are preferably made from PE, PP, PVC, PET.
  • the spawning containers preferably comprise a bottom and a peripheral wall.
  • the spawning containers are preferably rectangular or square shaped, comprising four corners between which a peripheral wall is provided.
  • the spawning container has a configuration that allows stacking, such that in the spawning area one or more stacks of spawning containers are provided. It is also conceivable that the spawning containers are embodied as trays that can be slid into and out of a tray cabinet. For example, multiple tray cabinets each comprising multiple spawning containers are provided in the spawning area.
  • the top opening of the spawning containers may at least partially be covered, or not covered at all. In embodiments, the top opening is covered over 60%.
  • the spawning containers are preferably entirely covered, while for moderate flyers, such as the pachnoda butana, coverage of 3/4 of the top opening of the container may suffice to prevent the beetles from escaping the spawning containers.
  • the cover may be a plastic lid, preferably made from the same material as the container.
  • the cover is provided with ventilation openings.
  • cut-outs are provided in the lid, in which a mesh or gauze is provided having a mesh-width preventing the beetles from escaping. It is also conceivable that the cover is formed by a meshed structure, allowing ventilation while preventing the beetles from flying away.
  • the cover us provided with ventilation openings, while the remainder of the cover may be closed.
  • the spawning containers are preferably provided with ventilation openings, to allow for the dissipation of heat and C0 2 . These openings have a dimension such that the escape of beetles is prevented.
  • the ventilation openings are preferably at least provided in the peripheral wall, and possibly also in a cover (when present), and optionally in the bottom. These ventilation openings may be embodied as perforations in the peripheral wall, or as wire meshes or gauzes provided in cut-outs in the peripheral wall.
  • the spawning containers comprise a bottom which provided with a perforated area to allow the removal of excrements.
  • one or more excrement collection containers are provided in the spawning area, positioned below a spawning container or below a stack of spawning containers.
  • the excrement collection container has a configuration that allows direct stacking of a spawning container onto the excrement collection container.
  • the excrement collection containers are preferably regularly removed, cleaned and replaced.
  • the climate in the spawning area has a high humidity, e.g. 55-70%, and is relatively warm, e.g. between 20-35°C, preferably around 30°C.
  • the climate is kept constant.
  • the spawning containers are provided with a heat source such as a heat lamp.
  • the heat lamp is e.g. an infrared lamp, but alternative heat sources such as known from terrariums are also conceivable, such as heat mats. As beetles prefer to gather around such a heat source, and spend most of their time around this heat source, it is
  • the egg-laying mothers spawn their eggs in the spawn structures, with a frequency that depends on the type of beetle, during an egg-laying lifetime of the egg-laying mothers.
  • the egg-laying lifetime of the pachnoda butana is 20-25 weeks. It is noted that the young and new adult insects in the spawning area may need a few days or weeks before the first eggs are spawned.
  • n is in the order of 1-10 spawning containers, and/ or wherein Pi is in the order of every day - every few days/ week.
  • the spawning containers in the spawning area are thus periodically replaced.
  • the spawning containers are cleaned after their removal from the spawning area and after the removal of the egg-laying mothers at the end of their egg-laying lifetime, prior to being provided with new adult insects including egg-laying mothers.
  • young adult beetles are provided in clean spawning containers to be provided in the spawning area.
  • the insect breeding facility of the invention further comprises a plurality of spawn structures, wherein at least one spawn structure, preferably 1-3 spawn structures, is adapted to be provided or is provided in each spawning container in the spawning area, in which spawn structures the egg-laying mothers will spawn their eggs during an egg-laying lifetime, such that the spawn structure or part of the spawn structure holds the eggs.
  • the spawn structure or said part thereof is removable from the spawning container.
  • the type of spawn structure is related to the type of egg-laying mothers, as each type of mother beetle has its own preferences for egg-laying.
  • the spawn structures are embodied as containers, e.g. cylindrical containers, e.g. made from metal, glass, ceramics, or plastic such as PE, PP, PVC, PET.
  • the spawn structures are advantageously provided with a substrate, preferably an organic substrate such as peat.
  • the organic substrate is kept moisturous to prevent the eggs from dehydration.
  • spawn structures are provided comprising a multitude of crevices, having dimensions tuned to the egg-laying tube of the egg-laying mothers.
  • every period P 2 a batch of spawn structures in which the egg-laying mothers have spawned their eggs, preferably all spawn structures, is removed, and to replace them with new spawn structures, void of eggs but possibly provided with new substrate.
  • the used spawn structures are cleaned after the removal of the eggs to form new spawn structures.
  • the period P 2 is determined such that the eggs do not yet hatch in the spawning area.
  • the period P 2 may further depend, amongst others, from the egg-receiving capacity of the spawn structures and the spawning capacity of the egg-laying mothers.
  • the spawn structures are adapted to receive the eggs of a few consecutive days, and as a result P 2 may be 3-4 days.
  • the eggs of the batches of removed spawn structures are transported into empty hatching containers and into the hatch area; such that the eggs of the batch of spawning structures remain separated from the eggs of other batches.
  • the eggs are allowed to hatch into baby larvae and subsequently mature into mature larvae during a hatching and tending time.
  • the hatching time for the pachnoda butana is 1 ,5 week, and the tending time 8-10 weeks.
  • the hatch area of the invention is adapted to receive at least a number of hatching containers, which are adapted to receive the eggs, larvae food and to allow harvesting of mature larvae. To keep the eggs of different batches of spawn structures separated, a large number of hatching containers is required.
  • Hatching containers are typically quite similar to spawning containers, and are e.g. made from plastic material such as PE, PP, PVC, PET.
  • the hatching containers are preferably rectangular or square shaped, comprising four corners between which a peripheral wall is provided.
  • the hatching container has a configuration that allows stacking, such that in the hatching area one or more stacks of hatching containers are provided. It is also conceivable that the hatching containers are embodied as trays that can be slid into and out of a tray cabinet. For example, multiple tray cabinets each comprising multiple hatching containers are provided in the hatch area.
  • the hatching containers are provided with ventilation openings.
  • the total amount of required hatching containers y is dependent on the number of hatching containers z required of receive the eggs of a batch of removed spawn structures. This is dependent on the number of eggs and the required space for hatching and tending.
  • a hatching container is adapted to receive the eggs of 5 spawn structures.
  • 50 spawning containers, each comprising 2 spawn structures a batch of 100 removed spawn structures thus requires a number z is 20 hatching containers per batch.
  • a common yield is 100-1000 mature larvae per hatching container.
  • the mature larvae of 40 hatching containers can be harvested weekly (here 2*P 2 ), or alternatively 20 hatching containers can be harvested twice a week (same as P 2 ).
  • the period between subsequent harvests should not be that long that the mature larvae start to construct cocoons, and should not be shorter than P 2 as then the larvae may not be mature enough.
  • the conditions in the hatch area are advantageously optimized for hatching.
  • the hatch area has a high atmospheric humidity to prevent the eggs from dehydration.
  • the conditions such as temperature and humidity of the spawning area and of the hatch area are controlled individually.
  • the hatch area is kept void of egg-laying mothers, to prevent them from eating the eggs, and preferably also kept void of insect food.
  • a sieve facility which is adapted to receive the batches of spawn structures in which the egg-laying mothers have spawned their eggs, once removed from the spawning containers, in which sieve facility the eggs are sieved from the egg-laying mothers and/or insect food.
  • the egg-laying mothers and/or insect food may be returned to the spawning containers.
  • the spawn structures are provided with a substrate, preferably an organic substrate such as peat, in which the egg-laying mothers have spawned their eggs. It is conceivable that this substrate is transported with the eggs into the empty hatching containers and into the hatch area.
  • the substrate is moisturous to prevent the eggs from dehydration.
  • the substrate also comprises excrements of the adult beetles, which is then transported with the eggs into the hatching containers. Once the eggs have hatched, the baby larvae will mature into mature larvae during a tending time. For this process the larvae require food, to which end a larvae food delivery system is provided to deliver larvae food to the hatching containers.
  • Typical larvae food is poultry feed, twaddle, bleat, grits and the like, which is delivered periodically, e.g. twice a week.
  • the organic substrate provided in the spawn structures advantageously transported with the eggs to the hatching containers, may also be eaten as food by the larvae.
  • a yield of e.g. 100-1000 mature larvae can be harvested from each hatching container.
  • Harvesting may include separating the mature larvae from substrate, e.g. by sieving. Alternatively, harvesting may be performed by manually selecting the mature larvae.
  • part of the mature larvae tended in the hatching containers is transferred to a rearing area in which a number of rearing containers are to be provided or are provided, which are adapted to receive or have received mature larvae, in which the mature larvae will mature into new adult insects including egg-laying mothers, which are e.g. to be placed in the spawning containers.
  • a replacement ratio of spawning containers of n /P-i this is also the required ratio of new adult insects including egg-laying mothers to be matured and harvested.
  • the number of mature larvae in a rearing container depends on the type of beetles and the dimensions of the rearing container. Typically, 100-500 mature larvae are provided in each rearing container. For example for the pachnoda butana 200-300 mature larvae may be provided in a rearing container of 40x60x12 centimeters. In embodiments, a similar type of container can be used as hatching container and as rearing container.
  • the rearing containers are preferably provided with a cocoon construction material, allowing the larvae to construct a cocoon which will eclose into an adult beetle.
  • This cocoon construction material is e.g. an organic substrate, but also larvae excrements.
  • the spawn structures are provided with a substrate, preferably an organic substrate such as peat, in which the egg-laying mothers have spawned their eggs. It is conceivable that this substrate is transported with the eggs into the empty hatching containers and into the hatch area. The substrate is present during hatching and also during tending of the larvae. Hence, this substrate will also contain excrements of the larvae once the larvae have matured. In embodiments, the mature larvae with at least part of the substrate are transported into the rearing containers and to the rearing area, such that the cocoon construction material is provided. Possibly, also the substrate including larvae excrements is supplemented by fresh organic substrate, e.g. in a ratio 1 : 1. It may take several weeks for mature larvae to form a cocoon, e.g. for the pachnoda butana 4 weeks. In embodiments, the cocoons are then separated from the substrate, e.g. by sieving.
  • an organic substrate such as peat
  • the climate in the rearing area has a high humidity to prevent the cocoons from dehydration.
  • fresh moisturous substrate is added to the cocoons. It may take several weeks for beetles to emerge from a cocoon, e.g. for the pachnoda butana 2 -4 weeks. Harvesting of the new adult beetles may be performed manually.
  • Fig. 1 is a schematical representation of an insect breeding facility according to the present invention
  • Fig. 2a is a perspective view of a spawning container with a cover
  • Fig. 2b is a schematical top view of a cover of a spawning container
  • Fig. 2c is a schematical top view of a spawning container
  • Fig. 2d is a schematical side view of a spawning container and an excrement collection container
  • Fig. 3a is a schematical top view of a hatching container
  • Fig. 3b is a schematical top view of a sieve facility.
  • an embodiment of an insect breeding facility 1 according to the invention is schematically represented.
  • the insect breeding facility 1 is adapted for the industrial scale production of mature larvae from egg-laying mothers, e.g. pachnoda butana, which mature larvae serve as protein rich food, e.g. for animals and/ or for humans.
  • the shown insect breeding facility 1 may produce about 5000 mature larvae per week, as will be explained below.
  • 300 mature larvae have a volume of 1 liter and weigh about 750 gram.
  • 100 mature larvae will weigh about 250 - 350 gram, and 5000 will weigh about 12-15 kilo.
  • spawning containers 11 are provided, which are adapted to receive or have received adult insects including egg-laying mothers and insect food.
  • p 12.
  • each spawning container of 40 * 60 * 22 cm (length * width * height) about 1000 beetles of the pachnoda butana can be received.
  • a storage for empty spare spawning containers 12 is provided in the shown spawning area 10.
  • the egg-laying mothers spawn their eggs in spawn structures 14, explained below, and insect food 45 is provided to the spawning containers, as will also be explained below.
  • the insect breeding facility comprises an insect food delivery system 40 to deliver insect food 45 to the spawning containers 1 1.
  • the insect food delivery system 40 of the shown embodiment comprises an insect food storage 45, and a trolley 41 which is movable across rails 44 between the insect food storage 45 and the spawning containers 1 1. It is also conceivable that the insect food delivery system 40 comprises multiple insect food storages for storing different types of food. It is also conceivable that insect food is delivered manually to the spawning containers.
  • Spawning container 1 1 comprises a bottom 1 1a and a peripheral wall 1 1 b, and has a rectangular shape.
  • the peripheral wall 1 1 b as visible in the side view of fig. 2d, is provided with ventilation openings 17 to allow for the dissipation of heat and C0 2 . These openings have a dimension such that the escape of beetles is prevented.
  • the ventilation openings are here embodied as wire meshes provided in cut-outs in the peripheral wall 11 b.
  • the shown spawning container is suitable for beetles of the pachnoda butana, who are moderate flyers.
  • a cover 13 is provided which provides coverage of 3/4 of the top opening of the container 1 1 , which is sufficient to prevent the beetles from escaping the spawning containers 1 1.
  • the shown cover 13 is provided with a mesh structure in order to provide ventilation.
  • the shown spawning container 1 1 comprises a heat source 15, e.g. a heat lamp such as an infrared lamp, which is a preferred habitat of the beetles of the pachnoda butana.
  • a heat source e.g. a heat lamp such as an infrared lamp
  • the heat source itself is not visible as it is surrounded by a mesh structure 19, which is provided to prevent the beetles from burning themselves.
  • this will also be the area in which most of the excrements will arise. Therefore, in the shown embodiment, in the bottom 1 1 a below the heat source 15 a perforated area 16 is provided, allowing the removal of excrements.
  • a perforated area 16 is provided, allowing the removal of excrements.
  • FIG. 1 as schematicall visible in fig.
  • an excrement collection container 18 is positioned in which the excrements are collected, and which may be replaced and cleaned regularly.
  • a plurality of spawn structures 14 is provided.
  • two spawn structures 14 are provided in each spawning container 1 1 in the spawning area.
  • a total amount of 48 spawn structures is provided in area 10.
  • the egg-laying mothers will spawn their eggs during an egg-laying lifetime /, such that the spawn structure or part of the spawn structure holds the eggs, wherein said spawn structure or said part thereof is removable from the spawning container 1 1.
  • the egg-laying lifetime / about 24 weeks.
  • n I Pi p I /, wherein n is in the order of 1-10 spawning containers, and/ or wherein Pi is in the order of daily/ every few days/ weekly.
  • the spawn structures 14 are here provided in openings in the bottom 1 1 a of the spawning container, such that the spawn structures 14 extend into below the bottom of the spawning container, here into the excrement collection container 18.
  • the spawn structures 14 are provided with a substrate, e.g. an organic substrate such as peat, which is preferred as an egg-laying substrate by the pachnoda butana beetles.
  • the insect breeding facility 1 further comprises a hatch area 20 adapted to receive at least a number y of hatching containers 21 , which are adapted to receive the eggs, larvae food and to allow harvesting of mature larvae.
  • FIG. 3a An exemplary embodiment of a hatching container 21 is depicted in a top view in fig. 3a.
  • the eggs are allowed to hatch into baby larvae and subsequently mature into mature larvae during a hatching and tending time h.
  • the hatching and tending time h for the pachnoda butana is 10 weeks.
  • the hatch area 20 is free of adult beetles and specific insect food such as fruit, as dedicated larvae food is provided to the larvae in the hatch area.
  • a sieve facility 23 is provided, schematically depicted in fig. 3b, which is adapted to receive spawn structures 14 in which the egg-laying mothers have spawned their eggs, which are removed from the spawning containers, in which sieve facility the eggs are sieved from the egg-laying mothers and insect food.
  • the sieve facility comprises a mesh that allows the passage of eggs and possibly substrate, but prevents the passage of beetles and large food (parts), such as fruit skins.
  • the insect breeding facility 1 further comprises a larvae food delivery system 40 to deliver insect food 46 to the hatching containers 21.
  • the larvae food delivery system 40 of the shown embodiment comprises a larvae food storage 46, and a trolley 41 which is movable across rails 43 between the larvae food storage 46 and the hatching containers 21.
  • the insect food delivery system and the larvae food delivery system are integrated. Separate food delivery systems are also conceivable, as well as the presence of multiple larvae food storages for storing different types of food. It is also conceivable that larvae food is delivered manually to the hatching containers.
  • the eggs of the batches of removed spawn structures are transported into empty hatching containers 21 and into the hatch area 20; such that the eggs of the batch of spawning structures remain separated from the eggs of other batches.
  • P 2 The period P 2 s determined such that the eggs do not yet hatch in the spawning area 10. Furthermore, for the industrial scale production and to ensure and maintain a constant and high yield, preferably P 2 is in the order of 1-7 days (0,2-1 week). The periodical harvesting of mature larvae can take place with a similar frequency, e.g. between P 2 - 3*P 2 .
  • 24 spawning containers comprising 48 spawn structures in total are provided win the spawning area 10. Hence, a batch of 48 spawn structures are periodically removed and replaced with new spawn structures, void of eggs.
  • the spawn structures of the shown embodiment are provided with a substrate, which substrate is transported together with the eggs into a number of z empty hatching containers 21 and into the hatch area 20.
  • the contents of 8 spawning structures is transported into a single hatching container.
  • the substrate is preferably moisturous to prevent the eggs from dehydration.
  • a peat substrate also serves as larvae food.
  • the periodical harvesting of mature larvae can take place also twice a week, or weekly (2*P 2 ), or every 10-1 1 days (3*P 2 ).
  • a hatching container comprising the contents of 8 spawning structures of the pachnoda butana
  • a common yield is 500 adult larvae.
  • the yield is about 6000 adult larvae per week.
  • a continuous supply of new adult insects including egg-laying mothers is required.
  • a rearing area 30 is provided to create a continuous supply of new adult insects.
  • a number of rearing containers 31 are provided, here 24 rearing containers 31.
  • the rearing containers are adapted to receive or have received mature larvae.
  • the mature larvae will mature into new adult insects including egg-laying mothers, which are e.g. to be placed in the spawning containers.
  • the mature larvae form cocoons which will eclose into adult beetles.
  • 1 spawning container 1 1 is replaced per week.
  • a spawning container comprises about 1000 adult beetles.
  • 1000 new adult beetles are weekly required.
  • 1000 mature larvae are weekly selected from the yield of 6000 mature larvae that are allowed to mature into new adult beetles.
  • 250 adult larvae are placed in each rearing container.

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La présente invention concerne une installation d'élevage d'insectes et un procédé pour la production à l'échelle industrielle de larves matures à partir de mères pondeuses, les larves matures servant de nourriture riche en protéines. L'installation d'élevage d'insectes comprend une zone de fraie avec un certain nombre de réceptacles de fraie, où au moins une structure de fraie est présente dans chaque réceptacle de fraie. Dans la zone de fraie, les mères pondeuses libèrent leurs œufs dans des structures de fraie, et de la nourriture pour insectes est fournie dans les réceptacles de fraie. L'installation d'élevage d'insectes comprend aussi une zone d'éclosion avec un certain nombre de réceptacles d'éclosion, qui sont conçus pour recevoir les œufs, de la nourriture pour larves et pour permettre la récolte des larves matures. Périodiquement, un lot de structures de fraie est enlevé des récipients de fraie et remplacé par des nouvelles structures de fraie, et les œufs des lots de structures de fraie enlevées sont transportés dans des récipients d'éclosion.
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