Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Why do Insects Matter?
In life, insects play a vital role in humans' survival as pollinators, decomposers, and as a food source for humans and other animals.
Beyond those, insects provide pest control services, aerate soil for farmers and gardeners, and produce free honey and silk, all of which is mechanized by humans for free use and for commerce. Many insects, including the solitary Praying Mantis, make excellent pets.
In death, insects continue to serve us, as entomologists use their remains to determine the time of our death. Their body parts are used in medicine, among other uses.
Why the Decline?
Insect populations are declining due to multiple interconnected factors, with the primary causes being habitat loss and degradation, the widespread use of pesticides, climate change, and pollution.
Other significant drivers include the introduction of invasive species, light pollution, and intensive agriculture, which often involves practices like monoculture.
These human activities create environments that are hostile to insects, impacting their food sources, reproductive capabilities, and overall survival.
Can it be Reversed?
Insects are ignored and abused because they are small.
Reversing insect population decline can be achieved in a decade, but would entail major projects to educate the public about insects’ central role in our survival as a species, restore habitats, and implement sustainable farming practices.
This effort would have to be led by governments, in collaboration with farmers, land developers, and the public at large.
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