There are tens of millions of animal deaths annually due to infectious diseases such as AI (Avian Influenza) and footand- mouth disease. Currently, eco-friendly and economical methods of disposal of the resulting animal carcasses are being studied. Among them, the black soldier fly (Hermetia Illucens, BSF) is attracting attention as an alternative to disposal methods that cause environmental pollution, such as incineration or landfills, because of its strong organic decomposition ability. In this study, the efficiency of BSF larvae for decomposition of broiler, pig, or duck was determined. Disposal ability relative to BSF larva level was measured for each. Our results confirmed that all three animals could be decomposed after 48 hours when BSF larva were injected at greater than 300% of the weight of the carcass.

• 권진홍(충북대학교 환경공학과) | Jin hong Kwon (Department of Environmental Engineering, Chungbuk National University)
• 박기환(충북곤충자원연구소) | Gi Hwan Park (Chungbuk Research Institute for Insect Resource)
• 김재용(충북대학교 환경공학과) | Jae Yong Kim (Department of Environmental Engineering, Chungbuk National University) Corresponding author