The method of catching crickets

Cricket is an ancient folk entertainment activity of the Han nationality. Before introducing the capture of crickets, we need to emphasize that in order to enable crickets to be passed on from generation to generation and benefit mankind forever, crickets and other insect resources should be effectively protected. Do not destroy their habitat, do not overhunt and catch crickets. Let's take a look at the cricket capture methods.

Cricket capture time

Most wild crickets mature in late summer and early autumn, and males begin to sing when they mature. Hearing insects is the right time to catch. Generally speaking, July, August and September are the best seasons for catching, especially at night.

Cricket habitat

Common crickets are crickets, oil gourds, coffins, etc., which live on the surface of fields, on the roots of weeds and crops, on the walls of cottages, and under piles of brick and rubble. Often dig holes to live in caves, or make use of ready-made wall gaps and stone cracks to live in seclusion. Some are hidden under the cover of litter or bricks and tiles, preferring dark and damp conditions.

Cricket capture method

The most basic tools for catching crickets are all kinds of nets. The small conical nylon net covers available on the market are suitable for crickets. You can also use transparent small-mouthed plastic beverage bottles to cut off half of the covered crickets as insect caps. After finding the exact cave site with the sound of the insects, you can wait with a net or plastic cover, and then drive the insects out with grass stalks, branches or irrigation. If you can see the cricket perched on the plant, it can also be caught directly with a small net.

Cricket capture principle

1. After the crickets are sexually mature, let the crickets leave their offspring in the nature as much as possible, so the capture time should not be too early.

2. Catch adults, keep nymphs, catch males, keep females, show mercy to unwanted crickets, release them on the spot, and don't kill them for no reason.

3. The number of captures should be controlled, and sweeping capture should never be carried out, especially in the same place, for rare species, it is necessary to maintain a certain number of wild populations.

4. For crickets living in caves or seclusion, try not to destroy their "houses" as much as possible, and restore ground coverings such as bricks and stones opened during capture to help them "rebuild their homes" as soon as possible.