Another ootheca quetion?

[Precious]

Answers vary in forum history as to the length of diapause for a Chinese ooth. I found 1 mos., 3 mos., and 8 weeks. Does anyone know which it is and when should it be refrigerated (as in how long after the ooth is laid before diapause)? Thank you.

 

[OGIGA]

I don't think it's actually necessary but I may be wrong.

 

[Precious]

Thanks! Are there some species that require a diapause and does anyone know what effect it has? ie. Say a Chinese requires diapause, what happens if it doesn't get it? Less babies? No babies? Why? I wonder if there is more to it than just "overwintering". I'll do some research, after I grill the lamb chops :wink: .

 

[asdsdf]

Chinese don't need diapause. One breed that does is European. If there isn't, then no hatchlings will emerge.

 

[hibiscusmile]

I raise about 2000 :shock: a year and mine all go thru a dispause, at least of 6 weeks.

 

[Precious]

Do you do it for convenience or do you think it has a positive effect even in cases where it isn't "necessary"? And what are you doing with all of those bugs?!

 

[hibiscusmile]

I guess I do it because here in Ohio they survive outside all winter and we sometimes get below 0 for weeks at a time, and they survive so I see no reason to change it. I also have European I raise with them and they stay outside as well. I sell them :lol: