Pest Professor Lessons

What’s the Difference Between a Bee and a Wasp?

National Pest Management Association entomologist Dr. Brittany Campbell is here to educate young students about the difference between wasps and bees, and also teach them about the role bees play in flower pollination.

The Amazing World of Ants

In this fun and educational video, Dr. Mike Bentley, entomologist for the National Pest Management Association, teaches children about insects such as ants, and shows some easy and safe experiments kids can do to explore the world of insects in their own backyard.

Why Do Termites Eat Wood?

In this edition of the Pest Professor video series, NPMA entomologist Dr. Jim Fredericks, teaches kids about why termites eat wood, and shows off some eye-catching examples of termite damage.

Backyard Bug Hunt

In this Pest Professor episode, Dr. Mike Bentley, entomologist for the National Pest Management Association, engages in a kid-friendly backyard bug hunt and shows how students can safely explore the world of insects around their own home.

What's that Sound?

In this Pest Professor episode, join Dr. Brittany Campbell, entomologist for the National Pest Management Association, for a kid-friendly lesson about how and why insects make sounds.

How Do Fireflies Produce Light?

Join NPMA entomologist Dr. Mike Bentley for an interesting Pest Professor lesson about how and why fireflies produce light.

What's All The Buzz About?

Join Dr. Jim Fredericks, entomologist for the National Pest Management Association, in this Pest Professor episode for a kid-friendly lesson about the world of honey bees and their famous waggle dance!

Inside an Ant Colony

Why are Some Insects Attracted to Light?

Why do some bugs seem drawn to light? Dr. Brittany Campbell, entomologist for the National Pest Management Association, explains in this Pest Professor episode!