Insect Safari

Welcome to Insect Safari for kids and teachers, where science and imagination meet!

Bet you didn’t know that there is a difference between an insect and a true bug. Well there is. A true bug is a certain kind of insect. Teach kids about the scientific classification of insects and a variety of insect fun facts for kids.

Introducing the Pest Project

You don’t need pest in your home but you do need them in your world. From science and forensics to art and culture, pests play an important role. Visit the Pest Project to discover the many ways they contribute.

Insect Safari Guidebook

Before going on safari, use the educational activities and insect games in the safari booklet to prepare for your adventure! Explore insect facts, games, and insect crafts for kids. Download and view Insect Safari Guidebook as a PDF file. If you don’t have Acrobat Reader, download it free from the Adobe website by clicking on the Acrobat Reader button below.

Pest Library

Did you know that insects have their skeletons on the outside, with their soft parts inside? Check out the Pest Library to find out more insect fun facts.

Games and Coloring

During your Insect Safari, you’ll find the answers to questions that may be bugging you, plus cool insect games, insect coloring pages and insect crafts for kids.

Lesson Plans

Psst! Let’s not forget your teachers. Teaching students about pests can be fun and easy with our insect lesson plans and fun for all ages.

The Orkin Man™ Presentation

Schedule The Orkin Man™ to visit your classroom so kids learn about insects from a pest expert!