Long-Stored medicinal maggots (Up to 12 Days Shelf Life)

One of the major barriers to the adoption of maggot therapy in clinical practice has always been logistics. Traditional larvae survive only 48 hours in cold storage, requiring overnight shipments and just-in-time coordination with wound care schedules.

CalliFarma’s Breakthrough

We’ve developed a novel approach to extend the shelf life of medical Lucilia sericata larvae up to 12 days at 7–8°C using cold starvation and priming techniques. This makes it possible for hospitals and clinics to:

• Keep maggots on-site and ready for use throughout the treatment course
• Receive a single shipment covering multiple dressing changes
• Reduce waste, delays, and dependence on external supply chains
• Apply larvae when needed — not just when they arrive

How It Works

Larvae are reared under optimal conditions until early 3rd instar, then transferred to sterile containers without food and placed in low-temperature incubators. Our proprietary system ensures adequate humidity and aeration to support larval survival without metabolic damage.

We provide flasks of sterile larvae with clear labeling and shelf life tracking. Storage requires only a dedicated medical refrigerator with internal temperature between 7–8°C.

Use Case Example

A facility treating chronic wounds twice per week can order a single batch and store maggots for use on multiple patients. This reduces transportation costs and avoids cancelations due to shipment delays or hospital scheduling conflicts.

Compatibility

• Same larvae and format as classical maggots
• No additional training required
• ISO-compliant process
• Decontaminated and safe for wound use upon delivery

We also offer an automatic shelf-life expiration alert system integrated into your inventory dashboard.