Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 2: Create a Healthy Environment for Crickets
• Part 2 of 2: Taking care of the crickets
• What do you need

If crickets are not well cared for, they can get sick and die. However, if you follow certain steps, you can easily create a comfortable environment for your crickets. First, you need to take care of a suitable habitat for your little friends - get a clean aquarium or similar container that is large enough for the crickets. In addition, provide the crickets with food and water, which are essential for maintaining their health. If you do it right, your crickets will live 8-10 weeks!

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Create a Healthy Environment for Crickets

1. 1 Use a container with a capacity of 100 crickets per 4 liters. Crickets need plenty of room to live, so use a large container to build them at home.Crickets should be kept in well-ventilated containers, so make sure there are enough holes in the container lid. The container you choose should have a lid to prevent crickets from jumping out of it.
   • You can use a plastic or glass container.
2. 2 Wash the container with a mild chlorine solution to remove bacteria. Make sure you keep it clean before placing crickets in the container. Mix a small amount of bleach with cold water. Dampen a cloth with the prepared solution and wipe the inside of the container. Wait for the container to dry before placing the crickets in it.
   • An untreated container may contain harmful bacteria or chemicals that can cause insect disease.
   • Do not use other detergents as they may harm insects.
3. 3 Place the torn egg tray in the container. They will serve as a hiding place for crickets. Take several trays and separate them into pieces. Then place the pieces of the tray at the bottom of the container. It is a suitable habitat for crickets. The crickets will get the shade and space they need, which are essential for their growth.
   • Without the proper habitat, crickets will fight each other to get the place they want.
4. 4 Observe the temperature regime, which should be 24–32 ° C. Choose a dark place to keep the crickets at a constant temperature. This is extremely important for the health of the insects. If the temperature in the aquarium is too low, the crickets will die or eat each other. If the temperature is too high, the lifespan of the crickets will decrease.
5. 5 Clean in the container twice a month to keep your pets healthy. Move the crickets carefully into the perforated box so the insects have access to air. Wipe the bottom of the container to remove any debris or dead crickets. Then wipe the inside of the container with a cloth dampened with a solution of water and bleach to disinfect the surface.
   • Dead crickets and feces can spread the disease among healthy crickets.
6. 6 Place the new crickets in their habitat as soon as you return home with them. Crickets cannot exist in a small confined space. Do not keep crickets in the shipping box for too long, or they may die. Place them in a clean container as soon as you get home.
   • Make sure there are air holes at the top of the shipping box.

Part 2 of 2: Taking care of the crickets

1. 1 Feed your crickets with oatmeal, cornmeal, or cricket food. Place the cornmeal or oatmeal or feed on the platter in the container. It will be a constant source of food for your insects. Don't worry - they will overeat.
2. 2 Use a damp sponge or piece of fruit as a source of liquid. Crickets can easily drown in a small container of water. For this reason, it is best to provide them with water from another source, such as a sponge or fruit pieces such as an apple or peach. Crickets will suck liquid out of sponges or fruits.
3. 3 Make sure that there is always food and liquid in the container. Crickets must have constant access to a source of food and liquids, so take care of this. Also, keep your food fresh - change it once a week. If you are using fruits, change them every day to avoid creating a putrid disease-causing environment in the cricket container.
   • Crickets don't overeat, so don't worry about it.

What do you need

• Capacity
• Bleach
• Cloth napkin
• Egg trays
• Oatmeal, cornmeal, or feed
• A damp sponge or fruit.