PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method capable of removing insects easily from a leaf vegetable without using a special device or facility, and to provide a method capable of increasing insect removal effect of another insect removal method for the leaf vegetable.SOLUTION: A post-harvest leaf vegetable, for example, spinach, Chinese cabbage or lettuce is washed by being brought into dynamic contact with water or electrolytic water at 30°C or higher.SELECTED DRAWING: None【課題】特殊な装置や設備を用いることなく、簡便に葉菜類野菜の除虫を行うことのできる方法、または葉菜類の他の除虫方法の除虫効果を高めることのできる方法を提供する。【解決手段】収穫後の例えば、ホウレンソウ、ハクサイ、キャベツ、レタス等の葉菜類を、30℃以上とした水または電解水と動的に接触させて洗浄する。【選択図】なし