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Last Updated: 27/04/2026

Beta Bugs

Edinburgh
Founded 2017
Selective breeding of Black Soldier Fly for insect farming

Beta Bugs is an insect genetics company that develops and supplies genetically selected Black Soldier Fly breeds to insect farmers.

Using multi-trait selective breeding and genomic selection tools developed in collaboration with the Roslin Institute, the company produces improved strains designed to increase larval yield, feed conversion, and reproductive output.

Its commercial product, supplied as eggs from a dedicated production facility, serves insect protein producers supplying the animal feed, aquaculture, and pet food sectors.