The custom of scaring insects to drive them away.

Sting is one of the traditional solar terms in China, which corresponds to March 5th in the western calendar. According to tradition, people will have some customs to drive away insects on this day.

One custom is burning grass. On this day, people will collect leaves, branches and weeds of some plants and burn them into smoke, which can drive away pests from home and prevent pests from breeding, thus achieving the purpose of expelling insects. & gt

Another custom is to sprinkle salt. On this day, people will also sprinkle salt at home, hoping to drive away pests, so as to achieve the purpose of insect repellent. It is said that the salt scattered on the ground will weaken the energy of pests, thus achieving the effect of expelling insects. & gt

Another custom is pulling weeds. On this day, people will pull up weeds at home and bury pests in the soil to achieve the purpose of expelling insects. Weeding can drive pests away from home, prevent pests from breeding, and thus achieve the purpose of expelling insects. & gt

These are the custom of expelling insects, which has a long history in China and is considered as a part of China culture. These customs can not only repel insects, but also provide a cultural experience and make people feel the charm of China traditional culture.

Solemnly declare: the answer is for reference only, please don't be blindly superstitious.