• The exhibits in entomology are planned to build on prior educational experience.
• A 4-H member may enter only one insect collection. All insects must be mounted on standard insect pins which can be purchased from the State 4-H Office. Each insect should be identified by their common name using the correct spelling. A typed master list indicating the scientific order and common name of each specimen should accompany the display. The master list document is located at https://4h.okstate.edu/events/okc-tulsa-state-fair/site-files/docs/fair-forms-resources/insect-collection- master-list.pdf
• Exhibit collections for Classes 1 through 5 are allowed a maximum of five (5) foreign and/or out-of-state collected insects.
• Exhibits in Class 1 (First Year) must be displayed in the folding insect storage box which can be purchased individually from the State 4-H office and covered with plastic wrap.
• Exhibits in Classes 2 through 5 must be in insect display boxes measuring 19” x 16.5” x 3”. This is the size of a Cornell University Drawer. These boxes can be made using the pattern available at https://4h.okstate.edu/projects/plant-science-and-entomology/site-files/docs/entomology-pdfs/entomology- display-box.pdf. Boxes that are not this size will be DISQUALIFIED. At least one-third of the specimens in any collection must have been collected during the current project year building upon your previous collections.
• For more information, instructions and judging criteria, please see the State 4-H Website.

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Class

1. First Year - The exhibit shall consist of 25 adult insects (representing at least 5 orders) which are displayed in Folding Insect Storage Box 9”x13”x2.5”. This box can be purchased individually from the State 4-H office. Cover with plastic wrap.
2. Second Year – The second year exhibit shall consist of 40 adult insects (representing 8 orders) which are displayed in the insect display box as indicated above.
3. Third Year - The third year exhibit shall consist of 50 adult insects (representing 10 orders) which are displayed in the insect display box as indicated above.
4. Fourth Year - The fourth year exhibit shall consist of 75 adult insects (representing 12 orders) which are displayed in the insect display box as indicated above.
5. Fifth Year and Beyond - The exhibit shall consist of 100 adult insects (representing 14 orders) which are displayed in the insect display box as indicated above. There is no limit on the number of years this class may be entered, if exhibit has additions or major modifications. At least one-third of the specimens in any collection must have been collected during the current project year building upon your previous collections.
6. Self-Determined Entomology Exhibit - Designed to allow exhibitors to prepare educational Entomology exhibits. Exhibits should be educational, neat and attractive and easy to understand. A one-page written report explaining the nature or purpose of the project must accompany the exhibit.
   1. Careers in Entomology
   2. Biodiversity- the roles insects play in the ecosystem
   3. Invasive species
   4. Integrated Pest Management

 

4-H HONEY EXHIBIT

• Honey should be placed in colorless, one-pint honey jars or standard, colorless one-pint fruit jars such as those made by Kerr, Ball, Mason, etc. Other types of jars will be rejected. Jar covers should be new and should be screwed on tightly to prevent leakage. There should be 1/4"-1/2" air space below the lid.
• Honey should be clear and free from foreign particles.
• Comb honey should be perfectly capped, free from stains, bee-bread and finger prints. Edges should be clean-cut, not ragged. One (1) piece only in each jar; as wide as jar mouth will permit and 3.5-4 inches in length.
• Labels should be neat and plainly written or printed and include: Name, Club, Type of Honey, and Month and Year Collected
  • Comb Honey, one pint jar
  • Extracted Honey, one pint jar