Pioneering Insect Farming
Insects are a
Valuable
Sustainable
Revolutionary
Unique
Promising
Valuable
resource for Mauritius
Our Mission
Sixlegs Ltd is dedicated to pioneering the field of insect farming and manufacturing insect-based products in Mauritius. Our vision is to harness the power of insects to create innovative and sustainable projects for agriculture and environmental conservation. Whether it’s developing nutritious animal feed, bio-control agents, bio-compost, or supporting conservation efforts in Mauritius, we aim to demonstrate that insects are a powerful resource for the country.
Who We Are
SixLegs Ltd is a pioneering insect farming company based in Mauritius, founded by Ludovic Mayer. As a passionate advocate for sustainability and environmental innovation, Ludovic envisioned SixLegs as a driving force for transforming how Mauritius views alternative protein sources and agricultural practices. As a homegrown Mauritian startup, we focus on turning local challenges into opportunities by using insects to build a better, greener future. With deep roots in science, entrepreneurship, and environmental care, SixLegs is proud to be part of Mauritius’s journey toward sustainable development.
What is Insect Farming?
Insect farming is the controlled cultivation of insects for multiple purposes, including sustainable protein production, agricultural inputs, and ecological applications. Insects are raised in carefully managed environments where temperature, humidity, and feeding conditions are optimized to ensure healthy growth and high-quality outputs.
Farming insects can serve as a source of high-quality protein and beneficial fats for livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and potentially humans. Beyond nutrition, insects play an important role in organic waste recycling, transforming food and agricultural by-products into valuable resources.
Insect farming also supports biocontrol strategies, where certain insects are cultivated to help manage pests in agriculture naturally, reducing the need for chemical pesticides. In Mauritius, this approach offers a local, sustainable solution that reduces reliance on imported raw materials, creates economic opportunities, and contributes to a more resilient and circular agricultural system.
Local Valuable Resource
Insect farming utilizes a local, valuable resource that can be leveraged to create new economic opportunities for local communities, fostering innovation, job creation, and economic growth in Mauritius.
The Pros of Insect Farming
Insect farming represents a sustainable and innovative approach to food production. As the global demand for protein continues to rise, insects offer an alternative to traditional sources such as soya. They contain high-quality protein and beneficial fats, making them a valuable ingredient for both animal feed and future human nutrition. Insects can also serve an important role in organic waste recycling and management, converting waste into useful resources. The manufacturing of insect-based products can provide sustainable and ecological alternatives for agriculture, reducing the environmental footprint of traditional practices. In Mauritius, developing insect farming can help reduce dependency on imported raw materials for animal feed manufacturing, strengthening local production and food security. At SixLegs Ltd, we see insect farming as a local solution that combines sustainability, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
Local Economic and Environmental Benefits
Insect farming leverages locally available organic resources to create valuable products, helping Mauritius reduce dependency on imported raw materials for animal feed and agriculture. By establishing a local insect farming industry, new economic opportunities are created through job generation, skill development, and entrepreneurship. Insects can also contribute to organic waste management, converting food and agricultural by-products into useful resources. This reduces pressure on landfills and supports a more circular economy, while promoting environmentally responsible practices. Developing insect-based production in Mauritius strengthens local food security and supports sustainable agriculture, making the country more resilient to global supply chain fluctuations. By combining economic growth with environmental responsibility, insect farming demonstrates how local innovation can drive both profitability and sustainability.
Sustainable Source of Protein and Agricultural Inputs
Insects are a natural source of high-quality protein and essential fats, making them a valuable component for livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and pet feed. Their nutritional profile can match or even surpass traditional plant-based ingredients such as soya, offering a more efficient and sustainable alternative. Beyond their nutritional value, insect farming generates a variety of insect-based products that can benefit agriculture. One of the most promising is insect frass, a by-product rich in organic matter and nutrients that can be used as a natural fertilizer. This contributes to soil health, improves crop productivity, and reduces the reliance on chemical fertilizers. By producing both sustainable feed ingredients and eco-friendly agricultural inputs locally, Mauritius can close the loop in its agricultural value chain, reducing imports while promoting a cleaner and more circular food system.
Conservation and Agriculture
Insects closely evolved with plants, making them vital for both ecosystems and agriculture. They play crucial roles in pollination, maintaining soil health, and natural pest regulation. Some insects act as biocontrol agents, meaning they naturally help control populations of harmful pests, reducing the need for chemical interventions. At SixLegs Ltd, we are exploring the potential of insect-based solutions to support sustainable farming in Mauritius, from promoting healthy soils and crop pollination to developing biocontrol strategies that benefit local farmers and the environment.
Innovating in Mauritius
At SixLegs Ltd, our objective is to drive innovation within the Mauritian economy by exploring the untapped potential of insect farming. As a promising startup at the intersection of technology, agriculture, and ecology, we are building state-of-the-art processes to transform insects into valuable resources. Our work is contributing to a smarter, greener Mauritius by reducing waste, improving food security, and creating new economic opportunities. We aim to be at the forefront of agricultural transformation and sustainability, proving that even the smallest creatures can power the biggest ideas.
Contact Us: Let’s Build a Sustainable Future Together
Are you working on a project in sustainability, agriculture, or food innovation?
Do you have organic waste to recycle, animals to feed, or are you exploring biocontrol solutions?
At SixLegs Ltd, we welcome collaboration with researchers, farmers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers who share our vision for a more resilient and circular agricultural system.
📩 Reach out to us today to learn more about our initiatives and discover how we can work together toward a greener, more sustainable future for Mauritius.