Live BSFL —
wholesale supply
Fresh live black soldier fly larvae from our British farm. DEFRA compliant for poultry feed. Suitable for pet trade retail, garden centres and specialist farm supply. Bulk and regular supply available.
Consumer live BSFL subscriptions: see our retail subscription →
Product specification
Trade pricing, minimum order quantities and dispatch schedule on enquiry. Regular supply agreements available.
The only live BSFL available from a British-owned farm
The live feeder insect market in the UK is dominated by imported product — primarily from continental Europe and Asia. Syntects is one of the very few operations raising live BSFL domestically, giving trade buyers access to a genuinely British-origin product with full farm traceability.
Our live larvae are harvested from our Staffordshire grow rooms and dispatched same week. At trade volumes, we can supply in bulk loose quantities for onward retail packaging, or in our own 500g easy-pour tubes for direct sale to end customers.
DEFRA compliance is a significant advantage in this market. Many retailers selling live insects to chicken keepers are unaware of the regulatory distinction between live and dried insects. Live BSFL are the only insect-based treat legally permitted for poultry in the UK. Sourcing British-farmed, DEFRA-compliant live BSFL protects your customers and your business.
What trade buyers need to know about live BSFL supply
Live BSFL are a perishable product with a 7–10 day active shelf life when stored correctly (cool, ventilated, never airtight). Successful retail requires a fast supply chain and clear storage guidance for end customers. We can provide product information sheets, shelf talkers and care cards for your retail use.
We currently supply garden centres, pet shops and online retailers. We work best with buyers who want to add a genuinely differentiated, British-origin live product to their range rather than a commodity alternative to whatever is cheapest that week.
Minimum order quantities and pricing are provided on enquiry. We can discuss regular supply schedules to ensure consistent availability for your customers.
Enquire about live BSFL trade supply →Where live BSFL are sold
🐔 Garden centres & farm shops
Live treats for backyard chicken keepers. Britain’s fastest-growing small-animal ownership category.
🐾 Pet shops & online retail
Live feeder insects for reptile, amphibian and bird keepers. Calci Worms are a premium alternative to crickets.
🛒 Own-label retail
Supply in bulk for packaging under your brand. We can discuss specification and labelling requirements.
🌿 Subscription box services
Add live BSFL to chicken keeper or smallholding subscription boxes. Highly palatable, compelling product feature.
🐟 Aquaculture trials
Live BSFL for research and small-scale aquaculture feeding trials. Available in smaller research quantities.
📦 Wholesale distribution
Supply to distributors serving the pet trade, garden and farm supply sectors across the UK.