Detailed Explanation of Key Points for Artificial Locust (Grasshopper) Farming Techniques

Speaking of locusts, everyone will certainly think of them as 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 farming techniques are there for locusts? Let's find out together!

1. Choosing varieties

There are many kinds of locusts, and their adaptability and resistance are both very strong. We can farm varieties such as the cotton locust (Chondracris rosea) and the East Asian migratory locust (Locusta migratoria manilensis) artificially. Each variety has different farming advantages and disadvantages. Among them, the most common farmed variety is the East Asian migratory locust, but it is not suitable for everyone to raise. When choosing a variety, careful consideration should be given to various factors such as growth time, number of eggs laid, body size, farming environment and market demand. The difference in variety determines the farming direction and even the market, so we should choose varieties according to actual conditions.

2. Site construction

First of all, we need to build the farming site in a place with strong sunlight and good ventilation. When building it, the farm should be higher than the ground to facilitate later drainage. Locusts usually lay eggs in the soil, so we should choose sandy soil suitable for locust egg-laying, then spread a layer of leaves on the ground to facilitate the locusts' feeding. The area of the farm determines how many we farm and the density. Pay attention to the enclosure of the farm to prevent locusts from escaping, because after escaping, locusts will cause devastating harm to crops. Waterproof and rainproof measures should be taken well to prevent locusts from drowning when the water volume is too large during rain.

3. Feeding management

After the site is built, simply put in the breeding locusts, and the breeding locusts will begin to mate and lay eggs. After laying eggs, the young grasshoppers gradually hatch, and about 6 days after hatching they will begin to molt. This is a critical period for the growth of the young grasshoppers, so there must be enough feed to ensure the young grasshoppers molt successfully. If there is not enough, it will cause problems in the locusts' growth, or even molting failure, and there are also certain dangers, such as larger ones eating smaller ones and injuries from bites. So everyone must pay attention. After locusts successfully molt five times, they are almost mature. At this time, keep some of the egg-laying locusts, and the rest can be captured for market.

4. Preventing escape

Grasshoppers are insects that cause extremely great harm to crops, and they are completely different from other specialty farming industries. Although artificial farming will give them greater value, it also increases the number of grasshoppers and increases hidden dangers. Therefore, during the farming process, we must take good anti-escape measures. Around the farming site, set up isolation belts treated with insecticide. Keep sprayers on site, and when escape is discovered, spray promptly to kill them and prevent harm to the agricultural environment.

The above are the farming techniques for locusts. We hope they can help you!