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Bioquip Products
17803 LaSalle Avenue
Gardena, CA, 90248-3602
(310) 324-0620. FAX (310) 324-7931.
Specializes in quality entomological equipment and books. Extensive catalog available.
The Bottle Biology Project
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dept. of Plant Pathology
1630 Linden Drive, Madison, WI.
(608) 263-5645
Funded by the National Sciences Foundation, this project has developed
materials on how to reuse soda bottle containers in innovative science
experiments and investigation. Many activities include insects.
Entomological Society of America
9301 Annapolis Road
Lanham, MD, 20706-3115
(301) 731-4535
A professional entomological organization publishes American Entomologist and other publications. Catalog of insect books and related materials available.
Entomology Departments at the State University
Most State Universities curate insect collections for research and teaching. Graduate students may be available for class visits. Many departments have insect identification services for the public. Tours may be available.
Local Cooperative Extension Offices and 4-H Programs
Information about garden insects, honey bees, and agricultural insects are supported by these programs.
Orkin: BUGS! A Closer Look
Public Relations Dept. Orkin Pest Control
2170 Piedmont Rd.
NE, Atlanta, GA, 30324
Orkin provides representatives for 30 minute educational programs. Write for additional information.
Sonoran Arthropod Studies, Inc.
P.O. Box 5624
Tucson, AZ, 85703
(520) 883-3945
http://www.sasionline.org
An educational organization focused on increasing public awareness and
understanding of the arthropods. Publishes Backyard BUGwatching, conducts
teacher training workshops, field trips and other educational programs.
Warren Publishing House, Inc.
P.O. Box 2250
Everett, WA, 98203
(206) 353-3100, FAX (206) 355-7007
Publishes Piggy back Songs and other open ended hands on materials for early childhood. Free catalog available.
Young Entomologists' Society, Inc.
1915 Peggy Place
Lansing MI, 48910-2553. (517) 887-0499.
An educational organization publishing valuable insect related information. Catalog of insect books, publications, puppets and other educational aids available.
Amateur Entomology Societies
Many amateur entomologists have organized societies around the country. Some groups are formal with newsletters, involvement of professional entomologists, associated with a museum and with a large active memberships. Other groups gather in member's living rooms for discussions about their weekend experiences collecting insects. Many groups focus on butterflies, moths and beetles. These groups are filled with people with valuable knowledge and expertise. Some members may be willing to share parts of their collection and talk with your class. The local university, extension office or library may have information about locating a group in your area. The following states have large organizations: British Columbia, California (Lorquin Society), Conneticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Saskatechewan, Washington.
Insect Zoos and Exhibits
Live insects are becoming integral aspects of many zoos and museums. Call your local natural history museum and zoo to find out about their collections of preserved insects and exhibits of live insects. The following institutions have live and/or live preserved insect exhibits. Those with an asterisk "*" have a major area committed to interpreting live arthropods.
Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA)
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum * (Tucson, AZ)
Backyard Monsters: World of the Insects - a touring exhibit from 1992-1994
Bishop Museum (Honolulu, HI)
Boston Museum of Science (Boston, MA)
Bronx Zoo's Wild Asia Hall (New York, NY)
Butterfly World * (Oakland Park, FL)
California Academy of Science (San Francisco, CA)
Cincinnati Zoo * (Cincinnati, OH)
Cranbrook Institute of Science and Nature Center (Bloomfield Hills, MI)
Day Butterfly Center * (Pine Mountain, GA)
Fancy Flies (Ottawa, KS)
Fort Worth Zoo (Fort Worth, TX)
Hewitt Honey Bee Museum (Goshen, CT)
Illinois State Museum (Springfield, IL)
Insectarium (Philadelphia, PA)
Los Angeles County Natural History Museum (Ralph Parsons Insect Zoo) * (Los Angeles, CA)
May Museum (Colorado Springs, CO)
Museum of Science (Boston, MA)
National Zoological Park (Invertebrate exhibit) * (Washington, DC)
Philadelphia Zoo (Philaadelphia, PA)
Portland Zoo * (Portland, OR)
Richter's Butterfly Art Museum (East Durham, NY)
San Antonio Zoological Garden and Aquarium (San Antonio, TX)
San Francisco Zoo * (San Francisco, CA)
Smithsonian Insect Zoo * (Washington, DC)
Staten Island Children's Museum (Staten Island, NY)
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