An introduction to the four key management points for locust (grasshopper) farming

Speaking of locusts, everyone must associate them with pests, but in recent years, locusts have become a delicacy on people's dining tables, and many rural areas have launched locust farming projects. So, what are the management key points for farming locusts? Let's take a look together!

1. Larva management

The hatching of grasshoppers has relatively strict temperature requirements; the temperature should at least not exceed around 28-29 degrees, and if the temperature is too low it will cause various problems during hatching. After the larvae hatch, attention must be paid to feeding them food. Newly born young grasshoppers have a small appetite and do not eat much, but they prefer tender leaves, so young leaves of various plants can be used for feeding. When it rains, attention must be paid to protecting the young grasshoppers, controlling the temperature well, and trying to keep temperature fluctuations small, but the rearing house must also maintain a certain humidity, ensure sufficient lighting time, and create an environment most suitable for grasshopper growth.

2. Preventing and controlling natural enemies

Locusts are agricultural pests, and there are also many natural enemies in nature. When establishing a farm, the miscellaneous insects on the ground, such as ants and other small insects, must be cleared away, because these insects will destroy the grasshopper eggs. Insecticides or scalding with boiling water can be used. The presence of these animals must be eliminated from the farm, and the eggs of natural enemies must also be destroyed. Then, do a good job of disinfecting the surroundings to prevent natural enemies from entering from outside the farm, such as birds and mantises, which can have a very large impact on the growth and development of locusts.

3. Strengthening feeding

Feeding young grasshoppers is very important, because the bodies of young grasshoppers are very fragile. Especially when they molt, if there is a problem with the feed, it can easily cause the young grasshoppers to die. Grasshoppers may also exhibit the phenomenon of the large eating the small. Young grasshoppers can be fed foods such as wheat bran and corn leaves. Protecting young grasshoppers is a necessary task in the rearing process. Only by protecting young grasshoppers well can they effectively reproduce and increase the number available for market.

4. Overwintering management

Grasshoppers are relatively sensitive to temperature changes and are not well adapted to low-temperature environments, so doing a good job of overwintering management in winter is very important. During overwintering management, special attention should be paid to keeping the eggs warm. There is no need to move the farm; place a layer of weeds or cotton quilts over the egg area to do a good job of insulation. If conditions permit, some heating equipment can be set up in the farm. All of these can effectively maintain the ground surface temperature and help them overwinter successfully.

Although farming locusts is not complicated, if you want to increase the number available for market, you still need correct and scientific farming methods. Everyone should learn more when farming!