CATDOLL : CATDOLL: What are the conditions, procedures and requirements for raising golden cicadas? (What are the conditions, procedures and requirements for raising golden cicadas?)

1. What conditions are needed to breed cicadas?

The forest is too dense and the distance between trees is too small, so the minimum requirement is 3*3 or 3.5*3.5.

If it is too dry, the larvae cannot burrow into the soil. Most breeders use a method of using a micro-tillage machine to till the trees once or twice (not too deep to avoid damaging the tree roots), planting the egg strips, and then using sprinkler irrigation to water regularly (once every two days, or once every day if it is too dry) to simulate the rainy season environment, keep the egg strips moist, allow the eggs to hatch as soon as possible, and keep the soil moist so that the eggs and larvae can burrow into the soil smoothly.

2. What are the methods for breeding cicadas and what are the things to pay attention to?

Egg treatment

Good quality cicada eggs are a prerequisite for successful cicada breeding. Farmers can breed on their own if they are breeding on a small scale, or collect wild cicada eggs. However, it should be noted that wild cicada eggs have the disadvantages of inconsistent larvae, mixed varieties, and low yields. In addition, it is best 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 must be purchased from regular professional breeding farms. Tie 50-100 branches with cicada eggs into a bundle, place them in a pot or on the ground, and then process them with special methods for later use.

2. Tree species selection

The key to improving the efficiency and yield of cicada breeding is to choose healthy tree species with developed root systems, lush growth and more sap for breeding. For example, poplar, elm, willow, tung or various fruit trees in the orchard are all tree species that cicadas like to eat. In addition, dwarf shrubs such as honeysuckle and green wax are also crops that cicadas like to eat. Cicadas cannot be bred under trees such as pine and bitter lily. Because the rhizomes of pine trees have a special pine scent, cicadas do not like to eat them; cicada larvae also do not like to eat the bitter sap of bitter lily trees. It is best to intercrop some vines such as potatoes and sweet potatoes. Some experts say that root crops need to be planted to meet the feeding requirements of cicadas, but this statement is not true. According to my field's observations over the years, cicadas do not survive by eating root and rhizome plants, but rhizome vines can provide a better shading condition for cicadas.

3. Incubation conditions

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 the hatching rate of cicadas. The temperature should generally be controlled at 25-35℃, and the maximum temperature should not exceed 38℃. Too low temperature may cause the cicada to spawn for a longer time, and too high temperature may cause the cicada eggs to die. The general process is to do the treatment of cicada eggs and land in autumn and winter, and 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 to improve 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.

4. Breeding management

Under the condition of suitable temperature and humidity, it only takes about 35 days to hatch the little golden cicada. When about 20% of the golden cicadas have hatched, the golden cicada strips can be planted at the roots of the trees. When planting, dig a trench about 1 meter away from the roots of the trees, 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 the soil and cover it. It should be sunny and frost-proof. The soil should be soft, fertile and pollution-free. The land should not be too dry, nor should it have too high a water content or water accumulation. At the same time, ensure that the root system of the host plant grows and develops normally, and the young and juicy young plants are covered. In winter, wheat straw, rice straw, corn stalks, etc. should be covered in the planting area to maintain the ground temperature. To ensure the smooth emergence of the insects, tape should be wrapped around the tree trunks before the golden cicadas emerge to prevent the golden cicadas from escaping. Cicadas mainly emerge between 8 and 10 p.m., and spraying a cicada inducer about 6 hours before emergence can concentrate the time at which the cicadas emerge, making it easier to manage and harvest. After harvesting, they can be simply cleaned and processed before being sold as finished products.

3. What procedures are needed to plant trees and raise cicadas?

1. Required documents

Breeding cicadas generally requires obtaining industrial and commercial business permits, business licenses and other documents.

2. Other conditions

(1) Tree species

The tree species suitable for breeding include poplar, apple, apricot, willow, elm and other varieties.

(2) Land

The better the air permeability of the land, the more suitable it is for breeding cicadas. Before breeding, you can observe whether there are wild cicadas in the surrounding woods. If so, it can basically be concluded that they can be bred.

(3) Seed source

Seed sources can be collected by oneself or purchased through formal channels.

(4) Management

During the breeding process, it is necessary to cultivate good tree species and promote normal growth of the root system, so as to provide sufficient food for the cicadas.

4. What procedures are needed to raise cicadas?

How to handle the procedures for golden cicada breeding?

1. The name, address, breed and scale of the breeding farm or breeding community shall be filed with the county-level animal husbandry and veterinary administrative department where the breeding farm (community) is located to obtain a livestock and poultry identification code.

2. Apply for the Animal Epidemic Prevention Certificate, which will be approved by the county-level veterinary authorities. If business registration is required, apply to the industrial and commercial administrative department for registration procedures with the Animal Epidemic Prevention Certificate.

3. Large-scale livestock and poultry farms (communities) that may have a significant impact on the environment should prepare an environmental impact report; other livestock and poultry farms (communities) should fill out an environmental impact registration form.

4. If you are engaged in the production and operation of breeding livestock and poultry, you need to apply for a "breeding livestock and poultry production and operation license", which will be reviewed and accepted by the county or city animal husbandry administrative department and approved and issued by the provincial agricultural department. The industrial and commercial administrative authority will register according to law with this license.

If you want to raise cicadas, it is recommended to consult the county-level animal husbandry, veterinary, environmental protection and industrial and commercial departments to understand the detailed process and materials that need to be prepared, as well as whether they can be artificially bred.

5. What certificates are needed to breed cicadas?

Cicada breeding generally requires business licenses and other certificates

It usually takes about 2-3 years for the cultivated cicada to emerge from the soil. Properly increasing the density of trees (or carrying out constant temperature cultivation) can shorten the cultivation period. After the cicada completes the entire development process of the larval stage, the mature larvae usually drill out of the soil from late May to mid-to-late August, crawl to the branches of shrubs or stems of weeds, and use the thorns on the front legs to fix on the bark or branches and leaves, and finally shed their skin and emerge as adults.

6. How to cultivate cicada monkeys artificially?

Methods and conditions for artificial breeding of cicadas: 1. Soil. Generally, cicadas prefer fruit trees, which are rich in sap, so they are generally chosen in land with fertile soil, but you must choose flat land, and there should not be too much water.