If you have a question about bugs, email us and one of our board certified entomologists will be happy to reply to you within 72 hours.
Ask the Expert Profile
What's your favorite bug?
I like all bugs
What bug are you most afraid of?
I don't fear any bugs.
Have you ever eaten a bug?
Absolutely
What was your favorite subject in school?
Science
What was your least favorite subject in school?
I didn't have one. I loved every subject.
Name: Stoy Hedges
Title: Director of Technical Services at Terminix
Education: Bachelor's of Science in Urban and Industrial Entomology, Purdue University
Background: Stoy Hedges is a board certified entomologist who has 30 years of experience in the pest control industry. While Stoy's official bug training didn't begin until he enrolled at Purdue University, insects were a love of Stoy's long before he went to college. As a child, Stoy spent his free time catching and documenting insects in his own backyard, and much to his mother's dismay, many of those bugs often came into the home as pets.
More About Entomologists
What do entomologists do?
In simple terms, entomologists study bugs and the natural world. The work of an entomologist usually goes far beyond that, though. Entomologists can help protect homes and crops from destructive insects, safeguard our food against insect-borne diseases or even help police detectives solve crimes with the crime scene investigation (CSI) team.
How does someone become an entomologist?
Someone usually becomes an entomologist by obtaining an entomology degree from a college or university, or they can become a board certified entomologist by taking entomology-focused courses and completing a certification program. Becoming a board certified entomologist does not require a college degree.
What can I do to learn about bugs now?
HarrysBigAdventure.com provides a great place to learn more about bugs and their role in the environment. Check out the Bugopedia section to learn interesting facts about insects and arthropods, and even take a look at and a listen to cool insect video and sounds. After you've spent some time on the site, go outside and see if you can spot any of the bugs you've just learned about. If you find some, study them; ask yourself what they're doing and why are they doing it. You'll probably be surprised at how much you now know.
