Are you ready to put your students’ gardening skills to the test? With Food Ladder’s Sticky Pest Trap resource, students can learn about the importance of monitoring pests and the role that sticky traps play in the process. With detailed instructions and a comprehensive fact sheet, students will be able to create their very own sticky trap, set it up in the greenhouse or garden, and start observing the insects that get attracted to it.
But it’s not just about trapping insects – students will also learn how to identify the pests they catch and understand their significance in the ecosystem. By analyzing the insects they catch each day, they’ll gain a deeper understanding of the intricate relationships between different species and how they impact the environment.
To enhance the learning experience even further, Food Ladder offers a wealth of additional educational resources, including supporting activity sheets and informative background information. So, why wait? Get your students ready to discover the fascinating world of gardening and the role that sticky traps play in keeping pests under control!
Link
https://edu.foodladder.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/5.007-DIY-Activity-Fruit-Fly-Pest-Traps.pdf
Keywords
Fruit Fly, Pest, Traps, Insect, Greenhouse, Gardens, DIY Activity, Fruit Flies
Developed by: Food Ladder