Insect Pins

Insect pins are super sharp & have many uses pins in arts, crafts, hobbies. Here are 2 blogs we compiled based on customer feedback: 10 Things You Can do with Insect Pins & Flower Art Entomology Pins by Mary Claire Becker. 

Another interesting application for insect pins is photography. They can be used to make exact, reproducible holes in paper or cardboard. Read more in Pinhole Photography & Eye Evolution. The 10 Size Sample Pack comes with 10 pins of all 10 sizes and best pin size for focal length recommendations.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) involves the use of pheromone traps. Many of these insect attractants can be found in this extensive list of insect pheromones. Those with a chemistry background may find viewing these structures with our 3D Molecular Model Builder useful for teaching stereochemistry in the context of evolution.

Insect identification can be a challenge. Find out how an inexpensive magnifier can turn your Phone Camera Loupe into a "Dissecting Microscope"