What steps should be taken before rearing (pre-brushing care)?
Select rearing plot in shady area during summer and sunny area during winter with plants having quality foliage. b) Drain out stagnant water from the plot. c) Clean individual plant by removing dry twigs and leaves, spider nets, ants nest etc. d) Clean plant base and surroundings and dust slaked lime and bleaching powder mixture at the rate of 19: 1 ratio. e) Erect nylon net over food plants to prevent pests and predators. f) Disinfect rearing appliances viz.bamboo chalani, rearing net etc. with 5% bleaching powder solution before commencement of rearing.
