Methods of artificially breeding cicada monkeys

Cicada monkey is a high-protein food, so it is sought after by many people. Due to the increasing market demand for cicada monkeys, more and more farmers have begun to raise cicada monkeys. Artificial breeding of cicada monkeys can ensure the quality and quantity of cicadas. Let’s talk about the methods of artificial breeding of cicada monkeys.

1. Site selection

To raise cicadas, you must first choose a good place. It is best to choose a place in the woods with many trees and leaves. In this way, the cicadas have a place to hide and enough food to eat. After the site is chosen, the next step is to prepare the breeding beds. The breeding bed can be made into a frame with bamboo poles and covered with a layer of plastic cloth or gauze. In this way, cicadas can crawl around on it and won’t run away.

2. Source of Seedlings

There are two sources of cicada seedlings: one is wild and the other is artificially cultivated. Wild seedlings are hard to come by and are not cheap. Therefore, we farmers usually buy artificially cultivated seedlings to raise. When buying seedlings, be sure to choose healthy and active ones. Such seedlings have a high survival rate and grow fast.

3. Feeding and management

Cicadas mainly eat the sap from leaves and branches . Therefore, during the breeding process, we must regularly provide them with fresh leaves and twigs. In addition, attention should be paid to maintaining the humidity and temperature of the breeding environment. Cicadas can't stand it if it's too dry or too hot. Also, the breeding beds need to be cleaned regularly to remove the cicada's feces and residue to keep the environment clean.

4. Pest and disease control

When raising cicadas, the most feared thing is diseases and pests. Once we find signs of pests and diseases, we must take immediate measures to prevent and control them. You can use some biological pesticides or natural enemies to deal with pests, but you must pay attention to the safety of the pesticides and not poison the cicadas to death. In addition, the breeding grounds must be disinfected and sterilized regularly to reduce the breeding of pathogens.

5. Reasonable density

When breeding cicadas, density is also a key issue. If the density is too high, cicadas will compete with each other for food and space, resulting in poor growth or even death. The density is too small, which wastes resources. Therefore, we have to adjust the density according to the size of the breeding site and the growth of cicadas. Generally speaking, it is enough to raise dozens to a hundred fish per square meter.

6. Seasonal management

Cicadas are highly seasonal insects. In autumn and winter, they stop growing and reproducing. Therefore, we must pay attention to the impact of seasonal changes on cicadas during the breeding process. In autumn and winter, you can reduce the amount of feeding and the frequency of cleaning appropriately to let the cicadas enter a dormant state. Wait until next spring to start breeding again.

That’s it