Environmental Control Planner Guide

The Environmental Control Planner helps you dial in optimal conditions for each growth phase.

Optimal conditions by growth phase:

Eggs: 30-33C, 75-80% RH, dark, minimal airflow

Pinheads (week 1-2): 30-32C, 65-70% RH, gentle ventilation

Juveniles (week 2-4): 29-31C, 60-70% RH, moderate ventilation

Adults (week 6-8): 28-30C, 55-65% RH, strong ventilation

Breeders: 30-32C, 65-70% RH, 14:10 light:dark cycle

Critical thresholds to avoid:

Below 20C: crickets become dormant

Above 35C: heat stress and mass mortality

Below 40% RH: molt failures and dehydration

Above 80% RH: fungal outbreaks (Beauveria bassiana)

CO2 above 5,000 ppm: performance drops

Ammonia above 25 ppm: respiratory stress

Ventilation: Target 6-12 air changes per hour. Heat recovery ventilation (HRV) saves 40-60% of heating energy.