CAUSES OF COCOON NON-SPINNING DISEASE IN MULBERRY SILKWORMS (BOMBYX MORI) AND THE IMPACT OF A COMPLEX PREPARATION ON COCOON PRODUCTIVITY

This article studies the causes of cocoon non-spinning disease in mulberry silkworms, the influence of ecological and chemical factors on cocoon productivity, and the effectiveness of a complex preparation in preventing this problem. During the research, the viability of silkworms, cocoon weight, cocoon shell weight, and silkiness indicators were analyzed. The experimental results showed that silkworms fed with mulberry leaves treated with a complex preparation demonstrated higher cocoon productivity compared to the control group. In particular, cocoon productivity increased by 2–3%, while silkiness improved by 1–2%. The obtained results indicate that the complex preparation has a positive effect on silkworm development and cocoon quality. These findings are important for improving cocoon production and preventing diseases in sericulture.