Program Resources
4-H Entomology has several project books available to 4-H Leaders and Extension Agents. Items available through your local Extension office. These include the following:
Project Books for Youth
- Adventures with Insects, 4-H Entomology Project Book
- 4-H Honey Bee Youth Project Book I -- The Buzz about Bees: Honey Bee Biology and Behavior
- 4-H Honey Bee Youth Project Book II -- Veils, Smokers, and Supers: Equipment of Beekeepers
Guides for 4-H Leaders
- 4-H Honey Bee Leaders Guide Book I - The Buzz About Bees:Honey Bee Biology and Behavior
- 4-H Honey Bee Leaders Guide Book II -- Veils, Smokers, and Supers: Equipment of Beekeepers
Other 4-H Publications
- "The Collectors" - by Kellie Worrell. A children's book for ages 6 to 14. The Collectors is the story of two young boys who discover a beetle in their backyard. This evolves into an adventure in entomology, including attending Hokie BugCamp, Hokie BugFest, and winning the 4-H statewide insect collection contest held each year at Hokie BugFest. Copies for sale and shipped in bulk orders only (boxes of 38 books) to avoid excessive individual shipping costs. Books are also sold to individuals at the annual Hokie BugFest. These books are available for 4-H programming and individual enjoyment at $10 each. Copyright, 2017, Worrell Books, Austinville, VA ISBN#978-0-9971959-2-7, 36pp. Virginia Cooperative Extension publication number 4H-764NP.
- Youth Programming in Entomology - Virginia Cooperative Extension Action Plan
Team Leaders:
- Stephanie Blevins, Virginia Tech Entomology
- Kevin Camm, City of Lynchburg Extension
- Sam Fisher, State 4-H Program
Team Members:
- Tim McCoy, Virginia Tech Entomology
- Rachel Parson, Virginia Tech Entomology
- Sally Taylor, Virginia Tech Entomology
- James Wilson, Virginia Tech Entomology