Creepy Crawlies - Snakes - Episode 213



Bug Sense
Many insects are guided by their sense of smell. Set up an experiment to see what types of smells attract insects. Choose four things that have a strong smell, such as almond flavoring, vinegar, maple syrup and pear juice. Pour a small amount of each onto its own paper towel. Set each towel outside on the grass (put a rock on it so it won't blow away!), and wait. Check on each towel every 15 minutes for an hour or longer if you can. Write down what you see: type of bug, number of bugs, etc. Do the bugs prefer the same smells you do? Why are insects attracted to certain flowers?