Insect farming is at the forefront of sustainable protein production and waste recycling. However, effectively managing the high volume of frass—the nutrient-rich excrement of insects—presents a critical challenge. While frass holds immense potential as an organic fertilizer, its effective use hinges on proper treatment. The REGENECO Thermofrass machine addresses this directly, providing a complete, automated solution for safely and efficiently processing insect manure. Designed for insect farms and fertilizer producers, Thermofrass ensures optimal hygiene, moisture reduction, and rigorous regulatory compliance, empowering businesses to unlock the full potential of their insect waste and turn it into a clean, value-added organic fertilizer.

What is Thermofrass? A Smarter Way to Process Insect Manure

Thermofrass is an advanced, automated machine developed to heat-treat insect frass and reduce its moisture content to desired levels. Whether the goal is pelletising, composting, or direct application as a soil improver, Thermofrass consistently and safely processes frass. With fully integrated traceability and minimal operator input, the system streamlines workflow and prepares the product for sale or onward use, all while meeting the strict standards of the animal by-product industry.

Precision Engineering, Proven Results: Key Features & Benefits

Thermofrass is built for performance and compliance. Its key features include:

• Heat treatment to meet stringent hygiene and safety standards.
• Customizable moisture control to meet specific product requirements, with a reduction range down to less than 15% moisture.
• A robust traceability system with batch coding for regulatory compliance (PAS100/110 protocols).
• Automated operation with a continuous flow design for seamless integration.
• A compact, modular build for flexible installation in various operational environments.
• Impressive daily processing capacity of up to 3,000 liters.
• Low maintenance requirements due to its robust, industrial-grade components.
• Optional palletization-ready output handling.

Choosing Thermofrass offers numerous benefits for insect farms and producers:

• Full compliance with UK and EU Animal By-Product (ABP) and APHA guidelines.
• Elimination of odors and pathogens from raw frass, ensuring a clean working environment and safe end-product.
• Reduced weight and volume for easier handling, storage, and transport.
• Preparation of frass for direct marketing or value-added processing.
• Increased consistency and quality of the end product, enhancing market appeal.
• Minimization of labor and operator oversight through automation.
• Strong support for circular economy goals and organic farming certification.

Thermofrass is compatible with frass from various insect species, including Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL), crickets, and mealworms. Its durable, CE-marked construction, including thermal guards and an auto shut-off, ensures reliable and safe operation.

Compliance & Traceability: Built for Regulatory Confidence

REGENECO understands the critical importance of regulatory adherence. Thermofrass is specifically engineered to support compliance with UK and EU Animal By-Product (ABP) regulations. By ensuring thorough heat treatment and incorporating batch traceability, it simplifies validation with authorities like APHA. Its integrated traceability module seamlessly links each product batch to a recorded treatment cycle, providing peace of mind and a strong compliance foundation for audits or certification.

Target Applications

Thermofrass is ideally suited for:

• Insect protein farms (BSFL, mealworms, crickets)
• Organic fertilizer and soil amendment producers
• Circular economy and sustainability projects
• Bioconversion and waste upcycling facilities
• R&D labs and pilot production in agri-tech

Real-World Results

User experiences highlight Thermofrass’s significant impact:

• “We reduced manual frass drying by 90% after installing Thermofrass. It’s completely changed our workflow.” — Operations Manager.
• “Thanks to Regeneco, we now have full traceability and a cleaner, pellet-friendly product.” — Head of Operations.

About REGENECO

REGENECO is an innovation-led company focused on circular economy technology and sustainable waste management. From frass processors to advanced biodigester systems, our engineering is purpose-built for tomorrow’s bioeconomy. We work with insect farms, green technology pioneers, and organic agriculture producers to turn waste into value.

To learn more about how Thermofrass can transform your insect waste management, contact us today to book a demo, request a quote, or explore a partnership.

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