This article examines the effectiveness of growing the Hermetia illucens fly in laboratory
conditions and the disposal of food waste by larvae. The work showed the efficiency of food waste
disposal by growing Hermetia illucens larvae in an artificial environment. The scientific and
practical significance of the study lies in the fact that it allows processing food waste of any volume
in a short period of time under artificial conditions at the home or industrial level.
The methods of creating optimal conditions in an artificial environment for the reproduction of
flies and larvae of Hermetia illucens are described. The structure of Hermetia Illucens, its place in
the hierarchy, the places of its distribution, biological and industrial significance were studied. The
treatment of food waste by the larvae of Hermetia illucens flies has shown high efficiency in
reducing their total volume and humidity.
In addition, in order to create favorable conditions for the cultivation of Hermetia illucens larvae,
the amount of the necessary resources used in production and the efficiency of food waste
processing were investigated. Hermetia illucens larvae are characterized by high efficiency and the
ability to process food waste of any volume for short periods of time compared to other larvae or
technologies used in this direction in the processing of food waste. The indicators of environmental
factors necessary for flies in an insectarium are considered.