1, preparation of tools and materials: sericulture needs to prepare some tools and materials, including silkworm eggs, mulberry leaves, paper towels, plastic bags, thermometers and so on. Hatching of silkworm eggs: Put the silkworm eggs in a warm, humid and ventilated place, keep the temperature at about 25℃ and wait for the silkworm eggs to hatch.
2. Feeding silkworm babies: Once the silkworm babies hatch, they can start feeding. Feed them fresh mulberry leaves every day, and pay attention to the fact that mulberry leaves should be clean and free of pesticide residues, and not in direct sunlight.
3. Control temperature and humidity: Silkworm babies have high requirements on temperature and humidity, and need to maintain appropriate temperature and humidity. It can be placed in a warm, humid and ventilated place, or it can be adjusted with a humidifier. Do a good job of disinfection: during sericulture, it is necessary to pay attention to disinfection, regularly clean up the feces and food residues of silkworm babies, and keep the feeding environment clean and hygienic.
4. Observe the growth of silkworm baby: With the growth of silkworm baby, we can observe the changes of its shape and behavior. When they are adults, they will lay eggs. Storage and transportation: If you need to store or transport silkworm eggs to other places, you should pay attention to the control of temperature and humidity to prevent extrusion and vibration.
The role of sericulture
1. Cultural inheritance: Silkworm rearing is one of the ancient cultural heritages in China, with a long history and profound cultural heritage. Through sericulture, people can understand and inherit the traditional culture of China, such as silk culture and sericulture culture.
2. Economic development: Silk is a precious natural fiber with high commercial value. Sericulture can promote rural economic development, increase farmers' income, and also promote the development of related industries, such as silk processing industry and textile industry.
3. Scientific experiment: Silkworm is an important experimental animal in biology and has many unique biological characteristics. By raising silkworms, we can carry out various scientific experiments and research, such as genetics, biology, pathology and so on.
4. Ecological protection: The silkworm's food is mulberry leaves. Mulberry is a plant with high ecological benefits, which can absorb carbon dioxide in the air, release oxygen and purify the air. At the same time, silkworm excrement and corpses can be used as organic fertilizers to improve soil quality.
5. Educational function: By raising silkworms, children can understand the growth, development and change process of organisms and increase their understanding and knowledge of nature. At the same time, sericulture can also cultivate children's observation ability, practical ability and scientific thinking.