Traditional sericulture methods are labor-intensive and expensive. However, by adopting the "Six Changes" new approach, production efficiency can be increased by 3 to 5 times, investment costs can be reduced by two-thirds, and income can be boosted by 3 to 4 times. The following six innovative technologies are now recommended to modernize and improve traditional silk farming:
First, replace conventional straw with plastic packaging tapes. Traditionally, silkworms are raised on straw or wheat stalks, which are not durable and tend to collapse, affecting cocoon quality. Instead, waste plastic packaging tapes are used to create folds and structures. These materials include plastic tape, reed straw, and plastic wire. Each plastic strip is cut into four parts, about 0.3–0.4 cm wide. The sides of each piece form a basket-like structure, and layers are built up. Plastic strips are pre-heated for easier fixing and use. Each unit costs less than one yuan but lasts 8–10 years. It’s lightweight, durable, easy to handle, collect, and disinfect.
Second, replace regular feeding practices with homemade omentum. A polyethylene film is cut to the size of a silkworm cocoon. Small holes are punched using hollow iron punches—about 5–8 mm in diameter for young silkworms and 15 mm for larger ones. When feeding mulberry leaves, the omentum is placed first, followed by the leaves. Silkworms that climb onto the omentum are moved to another cocoon, separating them from leftover leaves and debris, making the process more efficient and less laborious.
Third, replace conventional casters with window screens to cover ants. After washing and disinfecting the screens, they are placed over the silkworms. Mulberry leaves and silkworms are then moved to another area for breeding, allowing the silkworms to separate from their eggshells. Unhatched eggs can be kept warm and moist, ready to hatch the next day.
Fourth, replace traditional cylindrical storage with plastic film tubes. A 2-meter-long polyethylene tube is tightly sealed, and fresh mulberry leaves are placed inside without pressure. This prevents spoilage and replaces the old method of storing silkworms in cylinders. It reduces costs, is lightweight, and helps keep the leaves fresh and free from contamination.
Fifth, replace standard hygrometers with homemade versions. Two identical thermometers are used—one as a dry bulb and the other wrapped in gauze and submerged in water. The difference in temperature between the dry and wet bulbs indicates humidity. By consulting a humidity table, the relative humidity can be determined accurately and inexpensively.
Lastly, replace traditional spraying with natural moisture control. During incubation and molting periods, silkworms need consistent moisture. The traditional method of spraying water on the ground can cause uneven moisture levels and stress the silkworms. A better alternative is to place a dish of water with a towel or gauze partially submerged. As the fabric evaporates, it provides steady moisture. Adjusting the exposed portion of the fabric allows for better control of humidity levels.
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