Silk worm faeces:
The excreta of silk worms find a number of uses. It can be used in the production of vitamins (K and E), in the manufacture of acid resistant plastic sheets etc. The faeces is also a good organic manure and can be added to the cattle dung to produce gobar gas. Manufacture of garlands - The remains of the cocoon after the removal of silk threads can be fashioned into garlands. These silk garlands are manufactured in Channapatna of Bangalore district.
Uses of Mulberry plant:
The mulberry plant which is the main stay of silk worm moth has a number of uses. Some of these are -
(i) The fruits are edible; can also be used in the manufacture of alcoholic drinks
(ii) The stem in the trees is white in colour, soft and pliable. It is in great demand in the manufacture of sports goods specially cricket bats. Many agricultural implements can also be fashioned out of the stem. The wood pulp of the stem is a good raw material for the manufacture of quality paper.