Cicada breeding and hatching technology

The golden cicada is a metamorphosed insect, which is divided into three stages: egg, nymph and adult. Because its nymph has a layer of golden cicada exuvia , it is commonly known as the golden cicada. It has high economic value and considerable breeding benefits. Below I will introduce the golden cicada breeding and hatching technology, let’s take a look.

1. Egg branch collection

After the cicada eggs are collected, they must be preserved at low temperatures for a winter. Store the collected egg branches in a shaded and ventilated place, and replenish water to the egg branches in time. After entering spring, with the temperature rising, when the natural temperature reaches around 25 degrees, the hatching of cicada eggs gradually enters a critical period.

2. Incubation method

The best time to breed cicadas is after they lay eggs. In order to ensure the hatching rate of the cicada species, the branches with eggs must not be buried directly in the soil, because the eggs need to rely on temperature to hatch, and the temperature underground is too low and too humid, so the natural hatching conditions on the tree trunk must be imitated. Artificial centralized incubation is relatively safer. After the cicada eggs hatch, they are manually taken away and evenly spread on the soil. At this time, the cicada nymphs will drill into the soil by themselves like ants . However, before the cicadas hatch, appropriate protective measures must be taken to prevent the nymphs from running around after hatching.

3. Humidity requirements

The temperature in summer is relatively high, which is not conducive to the hatching of eggs, so cicada eggs are laid in young and tender branches . Since fresh branches can maintain a constant temperature, even high temperatures will not change much, and the tree will regulate the temperature itself. Furthermore, the eggs in the branches can still obtain relative humidity. As long as the tree is not dry, the humidity inside will always be relatively high, about 70%. Therefore, the branches with cicada eggs that you purchase must be sprayed with water from time to time to keep them moist.

4. Feeding management

The feed of cicadas is the key in the breeding process. The main food source of cicadas is leaves, especially the leaves of some fruit trees, which can promote the growth and development of cicadas very well. Therefore, farmers need to pay attention to choosing appropriate feed and keep the feed fresh. In addition, adding appropriate amounts of vitamins and minerals can also contribute to the healthy growth of cicadas.

5. Harvesting method

Before the cicadas emerge from the ground, or before they mature, a circle of smooth plastic film can be wrapped around the tree trunk 30 cm above the ground to prevent the cicadas from continuing to crawl up the tree, making them easier to harvest. You can also use a flashlight to search for them on the ground under trees and on tree trunks at night. Or catch the emerging young cicadas on the trees in the early morning.

The above is the breeding and hatching technology of golden cicada. Golden cicada has high edible value and good medicinal value. It has good breeding prospects and high benefits. It is necessary to master the above breeding and hatching technology.