SILKWORM EXCREMENT: COMPOSITION, BENEFITS, AND POTENTIAL HAZARDS

Abstract

Silkworm excrement (Bombyxmori droppings) is a natural waste product excreted during the life cycle of silkworms, widely used in the textile and silk industries. This article explores the chemical composition of silkworm droppings, their potential application as agricultural fertilizer, and precautions that should be taken when using them.