We need bugs because they keep our planet alive. They pollinate three-fourths of our food crops, feed countless animals like birds and fish, and break down dead matter to enrich the soil. Without them, natural food webs and human food supplies would completely collapse.

Insects are everywhere. They are, by far, the most common animals on our planet. More than 1.5 million species of insects have been named. This is three times the number of all other animals combined. Even so, some say that the insects that have been given names are only a small fraction of the insects in nature. Many are yet to be discovered.

We can find insects in almost every conceivable habitat. Their size, shape, color, biology, and life history are so diverse that the study of insects is absolutely fascinating.

Often, the improper use of pesticides results in many important insects becoming casualties. We highly recommend that you plant native plants in your landscape to encourage greater diversity.