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What Types of Leaves Are Right for Silkworms?

    Harvesting Mulberry Leaves

    • The easiest way to raise silkworms is to own a mulberry tree. If the tree is your own, you can ensure

      it hasn't been sprayed with pesticides or insecticides. You should only feed your silkworms leaves from untreated mulberry trees. If you don't have one of your own, you may be able to take leaves from a friend or neighbor's tree. However, be sure to ask if it has been treated with chemicals. Silkworms can be very sensitive to various herbicides and pesticides.

    Buying Mulberry Leaves or Food.

    • If you live in an area where mulberries don't grow naturally or need leaves when the trees aren't in season, you may be able to find a pet shop or supplier specializing in silkworm supplies to ship fresh leaves to you for your worms. Some companies make artificial silkworm food that mimics the properties of mulberry leaves. Although not as good as fresh mulberry, it will work to keep your worms healthy and fed in areas where getting fresh mulberry is a problem.

    Leaf Preparation

    • To prepare your leaves for your silkworms, start with fresh, pesticide free leaves. Make a mulberry cleaning solution from 3 tablespoons of bleach, 1 drop of dish washing detergent, and a gallon of water. Soak the fresh leaves in the solution for 3 minutes and rinse thoroughly with clean water. Pat the leaves dry with paper towels and store them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. When feeding your worms leaves on branches, wrap the cut end in a wet paper towel to help keep it fresh for a longer time.

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