When infected with Hymenolepis diminuta, Tribolium confusum has been shown to display modified behavior. We attempted to modify beetle behavior by parasitic infection, infection by a pathogen, and the use of agonistic and antagonistic chemicals. While surface seeking behavior was not observed to vary significantly, the expression pattern of these genes that affect exploratory nature may still provide insight as to whether or not these pathways are affected by the presence of the tapeworm.