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Unit 3 :: Insect Habits and Control
This unit is for member ages 8-18 years old. Members will accomplish the following learning experiences:
- Make an insect survey about your home grounds
- Expand your collection to 75-150 insects
- Study one insect and give a report on it
Step 4:
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- Colorado 4-H Entomology Project Tip Sheet
- 4-H Project E-Record for Family/Consumer Science and General Projects
- RD1500 Entomology Workbook -- or can be ordered from CSU
Colorado State Fair and Local County Fair Exhibit Requirements
Project Exhibit Rules for All Units
Entomology Workbook Required
Acceptable sizes of hand made Entomology Display Boxes taken from the manual and kit:
- 12”W x 16”L x 3” Deep
- 12”W x 18”L x 3 ½” Deep
- 18”W x 24”L x 3 ½ “Deep
Glass tops on entomology display cases should slide to the top or side of the case to prevent them from slipping out and breaking when placed on display.
Commercially available display cases are acceptable.
Regular insect pins are required in all units.
On Units 2 through 7, records must include date and location where insects were collected. Place this information on labels attached to insect pins.
Unit 3 Exhibit will consist of the following:
- Completed e-record and Entomology workbook presented in a sturdy binder/notebook.
- Insect collection –display no fewer than 75, no more than 150 insects including a representative from at least 9 different orders, correctly labeled, (one order developed in water).
(Special collection of 8 different insects, as stated in Unit 3 Kit.) Standard-sized display boxes with removable glass covers are required. Regular insect pins are required.
