New buzz in feed, fertiliser production

Crawling solution: Ho (left) and Ng getting a closer look at black soldier fly maggots at their insect farm in Singapore. — The Straits Times/Asia News Network

SINGAPORE: There is actually a lot more buzz in this modest sheltered spot in a quiet corner of Margaret Drive than first meets the eye.

The area – around the size of a badminton court – houses rows of trays bearing what looks like mealworms to be used as food at a giant pet shop.