CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Does raising cicada monkeys in the forest affect the growth of trees?

Does raising cicada monkeys in the forest affect the growth of trees?

As long as the density is not too high, it will have little impact on fruit trees, and can even increase benefits.

There is an impact, but the impact is small and can be ignored

There is an impact, but it is so small that it can be ignored.

1. The growth cycle of golden cicada is 3 years. If a tree produces 10 catties in 3 years, it is close to 500 catties per mu. There are many cicadas, and the cicadas parasitic on the trees will absorb the nutrients of the trees, so the cultivation of cicadas has a certain impact on the trees.

2. But the leaves of the tree are lush enough to support a certain number of cicada monkeys to survive and reproduce. From this point of view, the impact of cicada monkeys on the tree is minimal.

Cicada monkeys often choose healthy tree species with well-developed lateral root systems, lush growth and rich juice, such as poplar, elm, willow or various fruit trees in orchards (preferably fruit trees).

In addition, some rhizome plants, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, and yams, should be intercropped. The depth of grasshoppers should be 30-50cm. They should be sunny and frost-proof. The soil should be soft, fertile, and pollution-free. It should not be too dry, nor should it have too much water or water accumulation. To ensure the normal growth and development of the host plant root system, the young plants should be tender, developed, and juicy. In winter, wheat straw, rice straw, corn stalks, etc. should be covered in the breeding area to maintain the ground temperature.

As long as the density is not too high, it will have little impact on fruit trees, and can even increase benefits.

Can we raise cicadas in greenhouses? Is it good?

It is possible to breed cicadas in greenhouses, but they need to be carefully cared for to avoid problems and large-scale deaths. The breeding of cicadas requires the coordination of multiple factors. The number of cicadas produced per acre varies depending on the growth conditions of the forest and the breeding methods.

Golden cicadas hatch from eggs, so if you want to breed golden cicadas, you must have cicada eggs. In addition to buying cicada eggs directly, you can also collect them yourself. The time to collect eggs is generally in autumn, around the seventh month of the lunar calendar.

In order to ensure that the cicadas have enough nutrition underground, when burying them in the soil, you should choose tree species that grow faster and have more juice, such as poplar, willow or fruit trees. You can also plant some tuberous plants such as potatoes and yams in the open space.

Additional information:

The initial investment in raising cicadas mainly includes seedlings, cicada eggs, forest land rent, labor costs, etc. The cost per mu of land is about 700-1500 yuan. The specific amount depends mainly on the local operation situation and the scale of planting per mu.

In addition, the golden cicada itself has high nutritional value. It is a rare high-protein, low-fat delicacy with a very good taste. As a food, it is widely loved by the public. In addition, the golden cicada and its shell can be used as medicine. It is rich in amino acids and trace elements needed by the human body, has great medicinal value, and is also a good choice for medicinal diet.

The breeding of golden cicadas is a breeding scam. Golden cicadas are not suitable for artificial breeding; it is best not to try it anymore.

Golden cicada, also known as grasshopper cicada, cicada monkey. Generally, one generation is completed in 3 to 5 years, but there are also records of one generation being completed in 5 to 6 years or 12 to 13 years. The egg incubation period is nearly 300 days.

The nymphs (called cicada ants) that hatch from the overwintering eggs burrow into the soil and suck sap from the roots of the host plant. They are less active. Cicadas spend most of their lives underground. Cicada larvae generally live underground for 2 to 3 years, and the longer ones live for 5 to 6 years or even longer. It is now known that the longest-lived cicadas are the 13-year and 17-year cicadas in America, which hatch only once every 13 or 17 years.