4-H Entomology & Honey

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1. An exhibitor may enter only one class in Entomology and no more than two entries in Honey (one extracted, one chunk)

2. Specifications for pinned insect exhibits 687A, 688A, 689A, 690A and 691A (see below for insect photography exhibits, 687B, 688B, 689B, 690B, 691B)

3. Call the Extension Office for a complete list of rules.

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Specifications for insect photography exhibits:

1.  Images will be submitted on a USB memory device with no other data except for the images and folders. The USB device must be identified externally with a tag or label, showing “4-Her’s last name-County-Lot Number-Class Number-Entry Number.” The single root folder will be labeled with the same information. Images will be contained inside this folder. Example folder name: Doe-Fayett-6026-687a-24531. 

2.  Each image will be .jpg format, 1920x1080 pixels. Vertical or horizontal black bars may be present to allow for cropped images.

3.  Each image will have a filename that matches the following: “lastname-county-#.jpeg,” where “#” indicates the number of the image inside the folder.

4.  Each image will include a 400 x 300 pixel (or larger if necessary) white notation box with important information about the photo. This notation filed may be placed anywhere inside the image, including inside black bars (if present). Fonts my vary based on the 4-Her’s software, but we recommend Ariel, 18pt. black, non-bold, or larger. The notation filed will include the following information, with one space between each line:  

• [4-Her’s Name, County, Lot Number, Class Number] 

• [Date of original photograph]/[Location of original photograph. Location my be in the form of a street/city/zip code address or GPS coordinated.]

• [Brand and type of camera or camera phone]

• [Setting, including type of lens, relevant camera settings, and “flash” or “no flash”]

• [Insect order-Common Name]

5.  First year entomology photography exhibits are judged on the following categories: Orders, Species, Common Names, Labels, Quality of Photograph.

6.  Digital insect collections will be penalized if they:

• Consist of images that were created by someone other than the 4-Hers

• Are not submitted and labeled according to guidelines

7.  No extra credit will be given for photographs submitted beyond the numbers listed in the current project books.

 

687A  First year project: up to four cardboard boxes approximately 9 inches x 12 inches, or up to two 18 inches x 24 inches wooden boxes, with minimum of 25 insects, maximum 50 insects, from at least four orders.  Identification beyond order is not necessary.  All specimens must have date and locality label.

687B  First year project (minimum of 25 insect photographs, maximum 50 photographs, from least four orders. 

Identification beyond order not necessary. All photographs must have notations filed.)

688A  Second year project: up to five cardboard boxes approximately 9”x12”, or up to two 18”x24” wooden boxes, with minimum of eight orders and not less than 50 insects, nor more than 100 insects.  Half of the insects should be identified with a common name.

688B  Second year project (50-100 photographs total, minimum of 8 orders) at least one-half identified with a 

common name). Specifications for exhibits are the same as 687A B except that no images from the first-year photography project may be reused for this project.   

689A  Third year project: up to six cardboard boxes approximately 9”x12”, or two 18”x24” wooden boxes, with a minimum of 10 orders and 100 insects, a maximum of 150 insects.

689B  Third year project (100-150 photographs total, minimum of 10 orders, all identified with common names 

except immature stages. Photos of at least one arthropod egg, nymph, larva, and pupa-identified to order, no common name needed-should be included as part of the 100-150 photos). (Contact the Extension Office for rules.)

690A  Fourth year project up to eight cardboard boxes approximately 9 inches x 12 inches or two 18”x24” wooden boxes, with a minimum of 12 orders and 150 insects, no maximum).  An addition cardboard or wooden with an example of insect damage, the stage of the insect causing the damage and any other stage of the insect that helps identify the problem.  Include information in the display that tells how the insect is controlled.  Life cycle of two insects may be displayed if desired.

690B  Fourth year project: at least 150 photographs (no maximum), with at least 12 orders represented. Specifications are otherwise the same as 689B.

690C  Junior Level Entomology Video Project. 1-3 minute entomology video submitted to social media platform (YouTube), focusing on one insect or insect relative (including arachnids, centipedes, millipedes, and crustaceans) that lives in Kentucky.  Specifications: call the Owen County Extension for rules.

691  Fifth year project (may be repeated for successive years of eligibility but must be a different exhibit.  No exhibit that has been judged in any previous State Fair may be entered).  Any type of display that pertains to experiences beyond those of the previous projects.  Special collections of native and/orexotic butterflies, beetles or some other inset order; a study in depth of one insect or small group of insects; a display of insect camouflage; a display of plastic embedded insects; a collection of insect larvae and nymphs are examples.  Charts, photographs, models or any other visual aids may be used.  4-H'ers are encouraged to write a short (1 or 2 paragraphs) statement developing the theme of their fifth-year display.

691B  4-Her may repeat the fourth-year project with all new photographs, or submit a creative digital project 

that is different from the previous projects. Examples may include: a documentary on a beneficial or pest insect based on video footage and photos curated by the 4-Her; a webpage covering an aspect of entomology, featuring the 4-Hers digital photographs: s short online social-media course that teaches viewers about some aspect of entomology. This project may be repeated for successive years of eligibility but must be a different exhibit each year (or a repeat of the 4th year project with new photos).

691C  Senior Level Entomology Video Project. 1-3 minutes entomology video submitted to social media platform (YouTube), focusing on one insect or insect relative (including arachnids, centipedes, millipedes, and crustaceans) that lives in Kentucky. Specifications: same as 690C except for Senior level.

 

 

Honey

Honey will show better in oval, flat sided to square clear glass containers.  4-H'ers must use standard honey jars purchased from a bee supply vendor. Wide-mouth honey jars may be used. Note that jars must be glass, with the exception being the cut comb honey. Keeping your honey jar clean is very important! Make sure the lid and jar are clean with no sticky spots or smudges.  Fill jars to the “fill line”.  The “fill line” is the continuous ring that circles the jar and not necessarily the threads that help hold the lid. Do not use tape to attach the state fair entry tag (rubber bands are a great option.) No other labels except for the state fair entry tag are allowed. Your honey should be clear (not cloudy), free of crystals, free of foam or bubbles, and free of any pieces or stuff floating inside. The color of your honey should be even and match across all jars you enter. We recommend wearing white gloves when handling your jars to help keep them clean and free of fingerprints. 

 

Note:  Two jars must be submitted for the following classes.

 

Display cases for capped honey may be made by 4-Hers or bought from a store, but they must be bee-proof and have a removable top in order for the judge to check moisture. One frame per container.

 

Observation hives shall be secure from opening to the satisfaction of the Bees and Honey superintendent. This shall include the top of the observation hive and all holes and openings. Openings should be secure by screws or locks. Observation hives may be picked up after the end of judging. 

 

692. Use 2 Queenline or classic honey one pound jars of white extracted honey.

693.  Use 2 Queenline or classic honey one pound jars of light amber extracted honey.

694.  Use 2 Queenline or classic honey one pound jars of amberextracted honey.

695.  Use 2 Queenline or classic honey one pound jars of dark amber extracted honey.

696.  Use 2 Queenline or classic honey one pound jars of chunk honey, any color.

697.  Any frame of capped honey suitable for comb honey (Light)

698.  Any frame of capped honey suitable for comb honey (Amber)

699.  Any frame of capped honey suitable for extraction (Light)

700.  Any frame of capped honey suitable for extraction (Amber)

 

Note: The total weight of a one-pound jar includes the weight of the glass jar.

 

Champion 4-H Entomology & Honey:  Rosette