Facts About Bugs and Insects
Pests don’t just bug people and pets. These nuisances can also do actual harm by spreading diseases and damaging structures.
In the wild, insects play a critical role in maintaining the environment and pollinating flowers. Some species are also predatory — destroying crops and pose as a risk to humans and other animals. This diverse class ranges in size, shape, color, and biology.
Interesting Insect Information
Looking for a few quick bug and insect facts before searching our library? Check out these fun facts:
- Insects are the most common animals on the planet.
- There are three times more named insect species than all other animals combined.
- Bugs exist in every habitat from frozen tundra to warm, wet swamps and wetlands.
- Bugs play a vital role in the ecosystem and serve various functions, including pollinating plants and crops.
- If insects didn’t exist, dead plants and animals would pile up and become a problem.
Insects and bugs are important to the environment, but they don’t belong in homes and businesses. Learn more about insects that are common to Western Massachusetts below.
