The Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) is a non-pest, non-disease-carrying insect native to the Americas but now found worldwide. The adult flies don't bite, sting, or transmit diseases. The larvae of BSF are voracious eaters of organic waste and can convert it into valuable biomass rich in protein and fat. They grow rapidly, increasing their body mass by over 5,000 times in just 2-3 weeks.