How to Raise Aspongopus chinensis Well? Detailed Explanation of Breeding Methods and Technical Points
Aspongopus chinensis is a species in the family Dinidoridae, very similar in shape to a water turtle, only the size of a fingernail, and is a flying insect with a blue-black color. In some places it is also called the "fart bug" because it releases a very foul odor. Aspongopus chinensis is an insect used both as medicine and food, with effects such as prolonging life, boosting yang and essence, and regulating qi to relieve pain. So how should Aspongopus chinensis be bred? Let us learn about its breeding methods together below.
1. Breeding Preparation
Breeding preparation mainly involves the selection and construction of the breeding site and the introduction of Aspongopus chinensis. Aspongopus chinensis has no excessive requirements for the breeding site, but it is best to keep it away from crop planting areas to avoid endangering crops. We can adopt two methods: small-cage breeding and field golden-net-cover breeding. What needs to be prepared is the construction of the breeding cages and the setup of the net covers. The breeding cages can generally be made of bamboo, wood, steel, etc., with the cage length, width, and height being 6 m, 5 m, and 3 m respectively. The net covers are made into a greenhouse with length, width, and height of 25 m, 10 m, and 3 m. Doors and windows must be made in both to facilitate feeding management.
2. Breeding Methods
There are two breeding methods, namely small-cage breeding and net-cover breeding. Next, when using these two breeding methods, what should be noted is confinement and free-range rearing. During the breeding process, at most 100 Aspongopus chinensis can be stocked per square meter. Most importantly, their growth and reproduction are completed freely and do not require manual management. What we need to do is prepare well for preventing wind and cold, so as not to affect their growth and reproduction. Finally, what should be noted is that the management of the plants used for breeding Aspongopus chinensis should be strengthened. According to the breeding quantity, plant sufficient plants and make the plants grow healthily and robustly, so as to promote the growth of Aspongopus chinensis and ensure its quality.
3. Overwintering Management
When Aspongopus chinensis overwinters, they are generally adult insects, that is, around October they will slowly enter a dormant state. During this period, the first thing we need to do is place stone slabs or cement slabs inside the breeding cages and net covers and leave certain gaps for Aspongopus chinensis to overwinter in the gaps. The second is to maintain the humidity of the environment in the breeding site, while also paying attention to avoiding water accumulation. In addition, thermal insulation treatment should be done well, and a layer of straw can be spread on the stone slabs. Finally, keep them away from pesticides in time, otherwise the losses will be severe.
4. Disease Prevention and Control
Aspongopus chinensis has extremely strong disease resistance, and basically no diseases occur, except that occasionally deaths occur due to fungal infection, but there is still no specific conclusion at present. So what we need to do is keep the breeding environment clean and tidy and carry out disinfection and sterilization in a timely manner. Next, Aspongopus chinensis is also harmed by ants and spiders. We can catch them manually or spread an appropriate amount of lime for prevention and control.
The above are the breeding methods for Aspongopus chinensis. I believe that after reading the above, everyone has gained a certain understanding of the breeding of Aspongopus chinensis. However, at present, the market for Aspongopus chinensis is actually not very good, so before breeding, everyone should be mentally prepared and think it over again and again.