Abstract: The present disclosure provides an automated insect rearing facility for the reproduction and growth of insects, and in particular, Tenebrio molitor larvae. The insect rearing facility includes insect rearing containers that automates insect rearing activities and regulation of environmental conditions for insect growth. The provided facility and container include components that are in communication with a control unit, which directs and controls the components according to predetermined instructions and/or in response to feedback from a number of various sensors. The components may autonomously perform a multitude of facility operations without the need for human intervention. The present disclosure also provides an insect feed composition, particularly to be fed to Tenebrio molitor larvae.