CATDOLL : CATDOLL: What conditions are needed to keep cicadas alive?

What conditions are needed to keep cicadas alive?

Some conditions for planting golden cicadas require planting some tree species with vigorous growth and relatively developed root systems. The planting of golden cicadas is basically at a depth of about 30 cm to 50 cm. The soil needs to be fertile and unpolluted, and it should not be too dry. Of course, there should be no water accumulation.

The planting time is generally from May to July every year. The method is to plant about one meter away from the base of the trunk, and then dig some regular ditches, the main purpose of which is for later excavation.

1. Feed supply

Choose to plant some strong tree species with well-developed root systems, vigorous growth and rich juice, such as poplar, elm, willow, tung, or various fruit trees in the orchard. At the same time, you can also intercrop some root and tuber plants, such as sweet potatoes, potatoes, yams, etc.

2. Environmental conditions

(1) The "breeding" depth of the cicada is about 30-50 cm. The terrain should be sunny and conducive to frost prevention. The soil should be fertile, loose, and unpolluted. It should not be too dry, nor should it have too high a water content or water accumulation.

(2) To ensure the normal growth and development of the host plant root system and the juiciness of the young plants, a layer of rice straw, wheat straw, corn straw, etc. can be covered in the planting area to keep warm in winter.

3. Epidemic prevention preparations

(1) There are many natural enemies of nymphs after they emerge from the soil and adults after they emerge from the pupae, such as snakes, hedgehogs, rodents, wild cats, toads, etc. Generally, sparrows and mantises like to eat nymphs. At the same time, microorganisms such as green muscardine, white bassiana, and entomogenous algae also pose parasitic hazards. In addition, pollution such as floods, pesticides, and fertilizers also pose great risks to cicadas. Therefore, during the breeding process, attention should be paid to taking appropriate protective measures.

(2) The more important seasons are the egg stage on trees, the outbreak period of cicada ants, and the emergence period of mature nymphs. The natural enemies of the tree egg stage and the outbreak period are mainly ants and small red flower bugs. Generally, you can use 100 times diluted ammonia to soak the egg branches, or use DDVP, strong chlorine, etc. to treat the soil.

4. Breeding technology

In addition to naturally collecting cicada eggs, general production facilities for adults and nymphs can also include building gauze greenhouses to provide space for adult cicadas to lay eggs, and utilizing fruit trees in abandoned orchards to replant fruit tree seedlings.