Detailed Explanation of Superworm Breeding Methods and Techniques

The superworm is an insect with an extremely high protein content. Currently, protein feed resources for many livestock and poultry farming operations are very scarce. This situation exists not only in our country but in many countries as well, and some even treat insect farming as an important source of protein feed. Superworm farming is a very environmentally friendly project with great profit potential, so today let us learn about superworm breeding methods.

1. Breeding Site Construction

Because the superworm's living habits are rather special, the breeding site should be chosen based on its living habits. Generally, a sunny, wind-sheltered location with not too strong light is chosen for building the breeding site. The breeding site should ideally be the kind of building that is warm in winter and cool in summer, and the area does not need to be very large. Generally, three-dimensional breeding can be adopted, which allows the space to be fully utilized. The breeding site needs cabinets, boxes, ponds, containers, etc. A typical breeding box measures about seventy by forty-five by eighteen cm in length, width, and height. At the same time, the four walls of the breeding container should be relatively smooth, which can help prevent some insect pests, and gauze netting should also be fitted.

2. Selection of Breeding Insects

When breeding, we should all select high-quality superworms as seedlings, so as to ensure the yield and quality of the superworms. Generally, larger, fatter larvae with relatively smooth and bright coloration and a full body shape are selected as breeding insects. Such larvae are easier to raise, and the offspring they pass on have relatively stable heredity, so there are also great benefits for later breeding.

3. Breeding Density

Breeding density is also relatively important. Although superworms are quite small and several thousand can be raised in one breeding box, there still cannot be too many. If the breeding density is too high, superworms will experience crowding, competition for food, and cannibalism, thereby damaging their bodies and affecting their growth and reproduction. Generally, we can raise about three thousand to four thousand larvae per breeding box, two thousand to three thousand slightly larger larvae, and about one thousand five hundred adults. At the same time, we also need to continuously carry out group-based breeding according to their growth and various specific conditions.

4. Feeding Methods

Feeding superworms is very simple. It is an omnivorous insect. For immature larvae, we mainly feed green vegetables, which is beneficial to the growth and development of the larvae. After they grow a bit larger, they can be fed cornmeal, wheat bran, and melons, fruits, and vegetables, etc. However, if forage grass can be used to feed superworms, the economic benefits of superworm farming will be greatly improved.

5. Daily Management

The most suitable temperature for superworm growth is between 18 and 30 degrees. If the temperature in the breeding site is below 6 degrees, they will enter a hibernation state, and if the temperature is above 39 degrees, they are very likely to die. When the temperature is between 26 and 32 degrees, the superworm's egg-laying rate is the highest, so during their growth and development we should continuously adjust the temperature in the breeding site. At the same time, the humidity in the breeding site should generally be maintained at around 65 to 70, and the residual debris should be cleaned up promptly to prevent them from eating spoiled or unhealthy food and causing unnecessary losses. Finally, sanitation cleaning and disinfection treatment should be carried out at irregular intervals.