Thoughts On Insects

Insects are not something I am particularly interested in or that I know much about. If you gave me a list of bugs I would probably categorize half of the given options wrong. If I see a bug 9 times out of 10 I consider them all the same. Insect is not a term I use. Bugs and spiders are about as categorical as I get. I do know that spiders are arachnids and technically not insects, but that is about all that I know.

After watching the "Bug Bits" video I realize that I am very creeped out by bugs, but I do know some information about them, like how they have three body segments and six legs. Other than that I am moving into a completely unknown world and I am hoping to gain a new view on insects. I want to understand more about their uses and hopefully gain better insight into their world and how they live. I want to not be creeped out by bugs so that if I see one in my apartment I will be able to capture it and let it out freely rather than spraying bug spray and killing it.

I will let y'all know that some bugs I can deal with. Ladybugs and lightening bugs are insects (if both of those even are insects) that I can handle and deal with. I also played with rolly pollies as a child, but feel as if I have outgrown that state and would not be interested in playing with them at this time.

Now, here are some insects I can not deal with. First of all, I HATE COCKROACHES. To add the picture of this one on to my blog has literally given me chills. They are all over my apartment and I cannot stand them. AT ALL. These are the bugs I am referring to that maybe one day I will be able to capture and release them versus killing them with spray or squishing them. I also am not fond of ants at all, either. The itchy bumps they leave from bites are the main reason I do not like them. Also, my best friend is allergic to them so anytime they are anywhere near us I am worried she is going to get stung and I will have to stick her with her epi-pen. This causes me, and her as well, great anxiety.

 

All in all I am hoping to learn the importance of insects in order to accept them a little more. I am terribly freaked out by them and they make my skin crawl for the most part.