The effect of maggots lentera flies (hermetia illucens) growing media as the solution of using organic waste

Abstract

Waste is not only a complex problem in big cities, but in several villages it can become an environmental problem that must be addressed immediately. Organic waste that has not been managed properly will result in a source of pollution. However, several ways can be done to deal with this problem, including activities to recycle organic waste with the method of decomposing waste using maggot larvae (BSF). This study aims to determine the growth off maggot by treating different types of waste media and containers on maggot growth. The method used was an experimental method with completely randomized design with 3 levels of treatment of the size the container used. The results showed that the highest weight of maggot was produced from container 2, namely a mixture of organic waste and tofu dregs of 4,250 grams with an average of 1,417 grams. The type of waste media had a significant effect on the maggot weight (P=0,001), while the size of container had no significant effect on the maggot weight (P=0,387)