Logan Voss
While many people have a distrust or dislike of our smaller insect companions, it’s easy to see that we rely on insects to live, and our entire way of life depends on them. To give you a better idea of what this means, here’s the most important insects for our way of life.
Pest-Controlling Ladybugs
Ladybugs are harmless insects that have no real negative impact on people but are extremely beneficial for farmers. Ladybugs naturally hunt many of the smaller insects that eat crops without harming them. Many farmers utilize ladybugs in their own crops to prevent pest issues without using potentially harmful pesticides.
Pollinating and Honey-Producing Bees
Bees are scary to many people as they can threaten us with their stingers. However, bees are one of the most important insects due to being a major pollinator. Without bees, many plants would disappear, and food would become scarce across the world. Not to mention, their amazing honey producing capabilities somehow keep up with the world’s honey demands.
Insect Hunting Spiders
Spiders aren’t technically insects, but they’re very important to the insect and human world. Spiders are natural hunters, and almost every insect is in a spider’s diet, which makes them a great form of population control for insects. Without spiders, there would be countless more insects in every corner of the world.
Tunnel Digging Ants
Ants are a very common insect you can find almost anywhere in the world, and it’s easy to understand why when they’re so beneficial to plants and soil across the world. Ants and their tunnels help create healthy dirt and water channels that help plants grow and get the water they need.
It’s impossible to name every insect that benefits people and the world, as they all benefit the world in some way. From pollinators to decomposers and burrowing bugs, the whole insect kingdom is a vital part of environmental health and balance around the world.
