"If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich state of equilibrium that existed ten thousand years ago. If insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into chaos!"
- Beneficial insects reduce crop damage by feeding on pests and certain types of weeds.
- They serve as a food source for several people in parts of Central and South America, Africa and Asia.
- Chemicals extracted from insects have been used for medicinal purposes for several years. This therapeutic practice is called Entomotherapy.
- Insects such as bees, butterflies, moths, beetles and flies perform the most essential task which is pollination. During the past several years, there has been a massive decline in the number of insect pollinators due to habitat loss, pesticide usage and pollution.
A tryst with nature #insects
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Intersting post on Insects. I agree that insects are more useful than they are given credit for.
ReplyDeleteVery true Vikas. Thank you for the nice comment!
DeleteStarting with that quote was bang on! How easily we humans overlook their role. A nice crisp post.
ReplyDeleteBtw, insect watching is fun & those who have garden know the pleasure it comes with.
Intriguing bug world :) Thanks for the appreciation!
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