KTLN uses interactive video, audio, and data to link sites throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. If you would like to participate, please see the KTLN Session Calendar web site for further information. Entomology faculty members will be present at each participating site. They will bring hands on activities as well as some live insects. Go to top Classroom Mascots Spring is a great time of year to add some pet insects to the classroom setting.
Most insects are small, therefore requiring only a minimal amount of space and care.
On the small side, a container should be twice the insect's width and 5 times its length. Lids or covers should be ventilated so that the insect can get plenty of fresh air but should be secure so that it cannot escape. Mesh-type material such as plastic screening or nylon stocking can be placed over the top and secured with a rubber band. Be sure to provide the insect with water and food. Most insects will not be able to use a water dish, so instead mist the cage or provide moisture via a clean wet sponge or a cotton-stoppered test tube filled with water.