How to raise silkworms

The silkworm is an insect of Lepidoptera and the main raw material source of silk. It originated in China and has a history of sericulture in China a long time ago. The following is to introduce you a little knowledge of how to raise silkworms.

First, the treatment of mulberry leaves

The food of silkworms is mainly mulberry leaves, so mulberry leaves need to be picked frequently during sericulture, pay attention to the sun when picking mulberry leaves, or dry with a clean dishcloth.

Places where silkworms are reared

Silkworms can be raised directly in cardboard boxes, or in baskets with a layer of gunny bags to raise silkworms. The cartons should be kept clean and hygienic, especially without moisture.

Third, the quantity of food

The number of mulberry leaves should be determined according to the size of sericulture tools, one time put too many mulberry leaves, silkworms can not finish, mulberry leaves will dry up, resulting in waste.

Silkworm eggs can be put in the sun, can quickly hatch silkworms, but to pay attention to the prevention and control of ants, ants will eat silkworm eggs, but also eat silkworms.