Detailed Explanation of Key Points of Artificial Cockroach Farming Technology
Cockroaches are surely no stranger to everyone, and people even detest this pest. But perhaps you do not know that cockroaches actually have high medicinal value! Medicinally, cockroaches can treat rheumatism and bone diseases, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and also have a certain remarkable effect in detoxifying and reducing swelling. Therefore, many merchants artificially farm cockroaches on a large scale for their medicinal value, but this is not a simple matter; there are many small tricks to farming cockroaches. Today, the editor will lead everyone to understand how cockroaches are artificially farmed!
1. Farming Environment
According to the living habits of cockroaches, it is recommended to use two methods for large-scale cockroach farming: mixed rearing with ground beetles and dedicated cockroach rearing rooms! Cockroaches hide by day and come out at night, and like to move in warm, humid environments; the temperature should generally be controlled at 28-33°C. Points to note for dedicated cockroach rearing rooms are: 1. Pay attention to the sealing degree of the dedicated rearing room. 2. Install moisture-retaining materials and heat-insulating materials around the dedicated rearing room (it is recommended to place some straw and foam). 3. Doors and windows of the dedicated rearing room should not be made of wood products. 4. A walkway needs to be cleared inside the dedicated rearing room, with both sides serving as cockroach habitats. 5. Control the cockroach density in the dedicated rearing room well; if the space is narrow, cockroaches are likely to die, and their reproductive capacity will also decrease.
2. Variety Selection
Generally, cockroach varieties are selected for artificial farming based on the life history cycle, lifespan length, and economic value of the cockroaches. Here, the editor provides three types of cockroaches: 1. American cockroach: long life history cycle, lifespan of more than one year, and a female can produce 40-60 oothecae in her lifetime. 2. Australian cockroach: relatively long life history cycle, lifespan of about half a year, and a female can produce 20-30 oothecae in her lifetime. 3. German cockroach: short life history cycle, lifespan of more than half a year, and strong ability to adapt to the environment.
3. Feeding Management
The food for feeding cockroaches is also relatively simple; vegetables, melons and fruits, wood products, and so on are all its food. Since cockroaches come out at night, they only need to be fed once a day at around 6 p.m., and the feeding amount depends on the size of their appetite. If you want to improve the farming efficiency of cockroaches, the editor provides everyone with a most effective feeding feed: configure coarse cornmeal (a large amount), table salt, stone powder, fishmeal, lard, and brown sugar according to a ratio. During feeding, the following aspects should be noted: maintain constant temperature (28-33°C), environmental humidity (70%), rearing in dark places, abundant food, sufficient water sources, a quiet environment, food safety, and prevention of their natural enemies.
The above is the technology for artificial cockroach farming. Cockroaches farmed this way not only have high medicinal value but also considerable economic benefits. However, you still need to pay attention to some matters during the farming period. Do not let them secretly escape! Please continue to follow our Qinnong Network; the editor will share various farming techniques, planting techniques, and more with everyone!