Pest World for Kids
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- Learn more about biology, disease prevention, insects, and pests.
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Pest World for Kids from the National Pest Management Association explores pest ecology as the intersection between human-created habitats and animal needs for food and shelter. The site is designed for elementary teachers and students and offers information resources, interactive learning games, and lesson plans that support National Science Standards.Find out about some of the incredible adaptations that make pests such as ants, cockroaches, mosquitoes, mice, and spiders so challenging to get rid of. Take the Amazing Pest Quiz to see how much you know about the secret lives of the critters that may be living with you.Many pests pose real threats to people and property. You may have heard that some insects and rodents can make you sick or damage your house. Some pests do cause harm, but there are many things you can do to protect yourself and your house. Learn how to prevent problems such disease from mosquitoes and ticks, damage from carpenter ants and bees, and lots more.In addition to several fun games for your students, there are lesson plans and classroom resources for educators who wish to teach their kids about common pests, their habitats, and termitology.
