Forestry Related SOL for VA Public Schools

Project Learning Tree activity
#3 Peppermint Beetle

Objectives:

Describe various ways animals use their sense of smell
Explain why some animals use scent marking
Identify the importance of the sense of smell in our daily lives

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Background information:
Southern pine beetles use pheromones to communicate which trees they are feeding on.
Female gypsy moths use pheromones to attract male moths. Forest managers use pheromones to trap male gypsy moths.

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