रेशीम कीटक रोग, लक्षणे व त्यांचे नियंत्रण - Diseases, Symptoms and Control Management.

Source of infection: Silkworm gets infected when it feed on contaminated mulberry leaves. The milky white fluid released by the grasserie larvae, contaminated silkworm rearing house and appliances are the sources of infection. Predisposing factors: High temperature, low humidity and poor quality mulberry leaves.The mulberry silkworm is susceptible to various diseases and is attacked by parasites and pests. Various types of silkworm diseases of larvae are caused by virus, bacteria, fungus and protozoa. These diseases of larvae cause great trouble and loss to the silkworms. Diseases and Enemies of Silk Worm. 1. PebrineDisinfect the rearing house, surroundings and with recommended disinfectant as mentioned above. Conduct strict mother moth examination and surface disinfection of silkworm eggs to produce and rear disease free layings. Disinfect the rearing house, surroundings and with recommended disinfectant as mentioned above. Conduct strict mother moth examination and surface disinfection of silkworm eggs to produce and rear disease free layings.