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How much profit is there in raising cicadas? How much profit is there in raising golden cicadas?

If we calculate based on the young trees of about two years old: 500 egg-laying strips can be placed per mu of forest land, and each egg branch contains more than 100 cicada eggs. If the hatching rate is 80%, each strip can hatch more than 80 cicada ants, and more than 300 catties of golden cicadas can be harvested per mu of forest land (about 110 golden cicadas per catty). The current market price of golden cicadas is about 30 yuan per catty, so the income per mu of forest land is about 9,000 yuan. For mature trees, 1,000-1,500 strips can be placed per mu of forest land, and the income will double accordingly.

The golden cicada is a representative species of the Cicadidae family. The adult is also called the black grasshopper cicada skin cicada, commonly known as the cicada turtle, cicada monkey, etc. The breeding method is to first choose a good breeding site, and then go through eight steps: egg collection, post-harvest treatment, hatching, sowing, sowing time, harvesting, and collection.

1. Breeding site

Cicadas are mainly bred under forests. Their growth needs can be met under various fruit trees and timber trees. There is no need to invest in building sites or houses, and there is no need to purchase other breeding facilities. my country is rich in forest resources, and it is generally difficult to interplant crops under fruit trees and other trees that are more than three years old. Cicada breeding makes use of the space under trees and grows by sucking the sap from the roots. It can be said that this develops breeding without affecting the growth of trees, killing two birds with one stone. The entire breeding process does not require feeding management, epidemic prevention, etc., and does not occupy labor. If the technology and sales of cicada breeding are solved, cicada breeding is a good project for laid-off workers to develop re-employment and for farmers to engage in the tertiary industry.

2. Egg collection

The eggs are collected after the cicadas lay eggs in autumn, usually around the seventh month of the lunar calendar. The cicadas use the small thorns on their tails to pierce the tender branches of one-year-old trees and lay their eggs inside the branches, mostly on juicy branches such as fruit trees. After laying eggs, the branches will dry up, so most branches with green lower ends and dry tips have cicada eggs.

3. Post-harvest processing

After collecting the branches with cicada eggs, remove the dry leaves, cut off the two ends, and bundle thirty branches into a bundle. Spread a layer of sand on the bottom of a large washing basin, and put the bundled branches upright in the basin. Keep the temperature at 28-34 degrees and the humidity moist. Spray it when it is dry. Use a sprayer to spray the branches until they are thoroughly wet.

4. Incubation

The larvae will hatch in about fifteen days. At this time, you will see some larvae crawling up and down on the branches. When about 20% of the larvae have hatched, it is time to bury them. Choose an area with many soft hair roots so that the larvae can absorb nutrients from the roots. It is best to choose a plot where honeysuckle is planted. In a plastic pot that is 10 cm long, 40 cm wide, and 20 cm high, spread 5 to 10 cm thick fine dry sand on the bottom, place the egg branches in bundles vertically or horizontally on it, and constantly spray mist with a small sprayer to maintain high humidity in the air around the golden cicada egg branches so that excess water droplets are absorbed in the fine sand at the bottom. During the incubation period, the hatching of the golden cicada eggs should be checked continuously. When a small number of golden cicada larvae are found to be active, the branches and fine sand can be placed in the breeding site for planting.

5. Planting seeds

Dig the pit into a strip shape, the depth should be mainly to the hairy roots, and the width should be one shovel. Put the branches with hatched larvae into the pit, and the larvae will hug the plant roots by themselves. Be gentle and slow when returning the soil. Do not step on the soil after returning it, and do not water it to ensure ventilation.

6. Sowing time

Planting time is generally from May to July or from September to October. Dig regular narrow trenches about 10 to 30 cm deep about 1 meter away from the base of the trunk, such as ring, square, triangle, parallel or radial shapes, for the purpose of later digging and harvesting. Cover the soil and compact it after "planting", and keep records of the time, quantity, "planting" trench shape and depth. It should be sunny and frost-proof, with soft, fertile and pollution-free soil; it should not be too dry, nor should it have too high water content or water accumulation, to ensure the normal growth and development of the host plant root system, and the young plants should be tender, developed and juicy. In winter, wheat straw, rice straw, corn straw, etc. should be covered in the planting area to maintain the ground temperature.

7. Harvest

If there are trees, wrap a circle of transparent tape at one meter to prevent the cicadas from climbing high to metamorphose. Cicadas become adults 15-18 months from the date of sowing.

8. Collection

Cicada eggs are mainly made of wax bark, and cicada egg larvae feed on the juice of plant roots, so it is best to choose a multi-root area when burying. Each branch contains 100-400 cicada eggs, so 500-800 branches per mu are appropriate to ensure the survival rate. Using this method to grow golden cicadas can advance the original growth period of 3-15 years to 18 months, the hatching period from the original one year to about 35 days, and the survival rate from the original 6% to about 30%-60%. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for breeding in rural areas.

What is the prospect of cicada breeding?

It is understood that cicadas are high in protein, high in nutrition, pure natural, pollution-free, and purely green, and they are also good Chinese medicinal materials. Now the editor will talk to you about the breeding prospects and breeding techniques of cicada monkeys.

The nymph stage of cicada is called cicada monkey, cicada monkey or cicada turtle. Cicada monkey is cold in nature and fragrant in taste. It has the functions of dispersing wind and clearing lungs, relieving fever and calming nerves. Cicada monkey is rich in nutrition and delicious, becoming a fashionable delicacy. The larvae of cicada are known as "Tang Monk Meat". The reason why it is called Tang Monk Meat is that in addition to the nutritional value of golden cicada, it also has a deep cultural charm. The shells shed by cicadas can be used as medicinal materials.

The rich and unique nutritional value of golden cicada:

According to the physical and chemical analysis and research of China Institute of Food and Nutrition, every 100g of yellow cicada larvae and nymphs are rich in 72g of protein, 15g of fat and 1.8g of ash. In addition, it also contains calcium, phosphorus, iron and various vitamins and trace elements necessary for the human body.

Scientific analysis shows that cicadas are rich in amino acids, proteins and trace elements, and essential amino acids for the human body account for 46.63% of the total amino acids. If we compare the protein content of 100g of yellow cicada larvae with that of other animals, the numbers shown will make us truly understand how high its nutritional value is.

The protein content of cicada larvae and nymphs is 3.5 times that of lean beef (20.2% protein), 4.3 times that of lean pork (16.7%), 3.8 times that of mutton, 3 times that of chicken (23.3%), 4 times that of carp (17.3), and 6 times that of eggs (11.8%).

In addition to their edible value, cicadas are also valuable:

When the mature cicada nymphs change into adults, the outer shell they shed is called cicada molt, also known as "cicada retreat" or "cicada skin". Its main components include chitin and protein, and it tastes sweet, salty and cold. It enters the lung and liver meridians and is an important pungent and cool Chinese medicine for relieving exterior symptoms. Fresh and tender cicada nymphs and adults, especially nymphs, are not only nutritious and delicious, but also of high value, and are top-grade medicinal food.

How much does a golden cicada cost? How much does a golden cicada cost per kilogram?

In 2005, the retail price of cicadas was about 18 yuan per catty, which rose to 27 to 32 yuan in 2010, 30 to 38 yuan per catty in 2012, and more than 40 yuan per catty in 2014. Now the retail price is more than 60 yuan per catty. Over the past 10 years, the price of cicadas has risen by more than 50 yuan per catty. In the past five years, the price has doubled, so the prospects for cicada farming are very optimistic!

The breeding method is to first choose a good breeding site, and then go through eight steps: egg collection, post-harvest processing, hatching, sowing, sowing time, harvesting, and collection.

Steps/Methods

Farming area

Cicadas are mainly bred under forests. Their growth needs can be met under various fruit trees and timber trees. There is no need to invest in building sites or houses, and there is no need to purchase other breeding facilities. my country is rich in forest resources. Generally, it is difficult to interplant crops under fruit trees and other trees that are more than three years old. Cicada breeding makes use of the space under trees and grows by sucking the sap from the roots. It can be said that this develops breeding without affecting the growth of trees, killing two birds with one stone. The entire breeding process does not require feeding management, epidemic prevention, etc., and does not occupy labor. As long as the technology and sales of Qingzhao cicada breeding are solved, cicada breeding is a good project for laid-off workers to develop re-employment and for farmers to engage in the tertiary industry.

Egg collection

Excellent cicada eggs are a prerequisite for successful cicada breeding. If the breeders are breeding on a small scale, they can breed by themselves or collect raw cicada eggs. However, it should be noted that raw cicada eggs have the disadvantages of inconsistent worms, mixed varieties, and low yields. In addition, it is better not to use cicada eggs from fruit trees, because the eggs in fruit trees are seriously harmed by pesticides and have a low survival rate. Large-scale breeding should be purchased from regular professional breeding farms. Tie 50-100 branches with cicada eggs into a bundle, place them in a basin or on the ground, and then treat them with special methods for later use. Egg collection is after the cicada lays eggs in autumn, generally around the seventh month of the lunar calendar. The cicada uses the small thorns on its tail to pierce the one-year-old tender branches and lay eggs in the branches. Most of them are juicy branches such as fruit trees. After laying eggs, the branches will dry up, so most branches with green lower ends and dry tips have cicada eggs.

Post-harvest processing

After collecting the branches with cicada eggs, remove the dry leaves, cut off the two ends, and bundle thirty branches into a bundle. Spread a layer of sand on the bottom of a large washing basin, and put the bundled branches upright in the basin. Keep the temperature at 28-34 degrees and the humidity moist. Spray it when it is dry. Use a sprayer to spray the branches until they are thoroughly wet.

incubation

The most important condition for hatching cicada eggs is temperature. A suitable temperature is the key to shortening the growth cycle of cicadas and increasing their hatching rate. The temperature should generally be controlled at 25-35℃, and not more than 38℃. Too low a temperature may prolong the time for cicadas to emerge, and too high a temperature may cause the cicada eggs to die. The general process is to do the processing of cicada eggs and the ground in autumn and winter, and to hatch and breed cicadas during the Spring Festival. The eggs can be hatched from March to July every year. Heating is mainly done by using a coal stove. Be sure to exhaust the gas in the hatching room to prevent the gas from damaging the cicada eggs. Maintaining appropriate humidity is particularly important for improving the hatching rate of cicadas. During the hatching, use a sprayer to spray water on the cicada eggs every day to keep them moisturized. The spray should be fine and even. Too dry or too wet will cause damage to the hatching of cicadas. The larvae will hatch in about fifteen days. At this time, you will see some larvae climbing up and down the branches. When about 20% of the larvae have hatched, they should be buried. The burial pits should be selected in areas with many fine and soft hair roots so that the larvae can absorb nutrients from the roots. It is best to choose a plot where honeysuckle is planted. In a plastic pot that is 10 cm long, 40 cm wide and 20 cm high, spread 5 to 10 cm thick fine dry sand on the bottom, put the egg branches in bundles vertically or horizontally on it, and constantly spray mist with a small sprayer to maintain high humidity in the air around the golden cicada egg branches so that excess water droplets are absorbed in the fine sand at the bottom. During the incubation period, the hatching status of the golden cicada eggs should be checked continuously. When a small number of golden cicada larvae are found to be active, the branches and fine sand can be placed in the breeding site for planting.

sowing

Dig the pit into strips, with the depth mainly reaching the hairy roots and the width being one shovel. Place the branches with hatched larvae into the pit, and the larvae will hug the plant roots by themselves. Be gentle and slow when you are planting. Do not step on it after planting, and do not water it, to ensure air permeability. When planting, dig a trench about 1 meter away from the roots of the tree, with a depth of 30-50 cm and a width of 20 cm. Then plant the golden cicada larvae and eggs in the trench, fill it with soil and cover it flat, facing the sun to prevent freezing, the soil should be soft, fertile and pollution-free; the soil should not be too dry, nor should it have too high water content or water accumulation; at the same time, ensure that the roots of the host plants grow and develop normally, and the plants are tender and juicy.

Sowing time

Planting time is generally from May to July or from September to October. Dig regular narrow trenches about 10 to 30 cm deep about 1 meter away from the base of the trunk, such as ring, square, triangle, parallel or radial shapes, for the purpose of later digging and harvesting. Cover and compact after "planting", and keep records of time, quantity, "planting" trench shape and depth. It should be sunny and frost-proof, with soft, fertile and pollution-free soil; it should not be too dry, nor should it have too high water content or water accumulation, to ensure the normal growth and development of the host plant root system, and the young plants should be tender, developed and juicy. In winter, wheat straw, rice straw, corn straw, etc. should be covered in the planting area to maintain ground temperature.

Harvest

If there are trees, wrap a circle of transparent tape at one meter to prevent the cicadas from climbing high to metamorphose. Cicadas become adults 15-18 months from the date of sowing.

collection

Cicada eggs are mainly made of wax bark, and cicada egg larvae feed on the juice of plant roots, so it is best to choose a multi-root area when burying. Each branch contains 100-400 cicada eggs, so 500-800 branches per mu are appropriate to ensure the survival rate. Using this method to grow golden cicadas can advance the original growth period of 3-15 years to 18 months, the incubation period from the original one year to about 35 days, and the survival rate from the original 6% to about 30%-60%. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for breeding in rural areas.

Golden cicadas are raised under the forest. Various fruit trees and wood trees can meet their growth needs. Generally, it is difficult to interplant crops under trees over three years old. Golden cicada breeding makes use of the space under these trees. It can be said that it kills two birds with one stone. The entire breeding process does not require feeding management, epidemic prevention, etc., and does not occupy labor. It is a good project for farmers to engage in the tertiary industry. The amount of golden cicada seedlings to be released is determined according to the tree species, age, diameter, root system, quality, etc.! Suitable fruit trees: apple, pear, mulberry, orange, grapefruit, pipa, peach, etc. Suitable wood: elm, willow, ash, poplar, etc.