In this article we will discuss about the meaning and types of mountage used to help silkworm for spinning. Meaning of Mountage: The most important device that helps or supports the silkworms (larvae) for comfortable spinning their cocoon is called cocoonage or mountage. It determines both the quality and quantity of the cocoons. Different types of cocoonages are used in [...]
The following points highlight the four major enemies of silkworms. The enemies are: 1. Beetles 2. Ants 3. Straw Mite 4. 4. Vertebrates Predators. Silkworm: Enemy # 1. Beetles: Many species of dermestid beetles can cause a great damage to sericulture. Some of them include Dermestes vorax, D. valpinus, D. coar, Antherenus verhasi, A. piceus, etc. Their larvae as well [...]
In this article we will discuss about Silk:- 1. Meaning of Silk 2. Chemical Nature of Silk 3. Properties. Meaning of Silk: Silk is the natural protein fibre secreted by silk worm in making their cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric. According to entomologists, there are about 500 different species of wild moths spinning silk cocoons, but only [...]