Effect of various disinfectants on quality cocoon production of mulberry silkworm (Bombyx mori L.).

Sahu, N., R. B. Thapa, S. M. Shrestha and R. C. Sahu. 2007. IAAS Research Advances Vol. 2. Institute of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal. pp. 151-154.

Keywords: Disinfection, cow dung, economic return

A study was conducted in CRD with six treatments and four replications in Sericulture Development Office, Bhandara, Chitwan to assess the efficacy of various disinfectants. The proportion of good cocoons of the experimental lot was superior in cow dung slurry (332.89±45.12 gm) disinfected rearing rooms and economic return was also the highest (Rs.6046.77/box) as compared to other disinfectants. Hence, cow dung slurry plastering in proved to be the most congenial environment for the larval health with increased growth rate and quality cocoon production.