“Insects and other invertebrates affect our lives and our environment in fundamentally important and positive ways; they are vital to life on earth and our fragile planet itself,” writes Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU executive director.
Insects and other invertebrates have been used in traditional medicines for , and many are essential in modern scientific and medical research. Some, like fruit flies, serve as model organisms in genetic research, while others are used in medical testing.
Much of our current understanding of genetics as related to health, medicine and pharmaceuticals stems directly fromA world without bugs would mean fewer foods to eat, products to use and a huge decrease in scientific and medical discovery. It is not an overstatement to say that many aspects of human life would simply cease if insects disappeared from the planet. Disturbingly, researchers have documented a global decline in insects over the past several decades. Results of insect surveys suggest thatin the coming years, largely due to habitat loss, increased use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers and the changing climate. Anecdotally, it’s common to hear people say that they can drive for miles and miles and not get any “bug splats” on their windshield anymore. This insect biodiversity crisis is far more concerning when one realizes thatInsects and other invertebrates affect our lives and our environment in fundamentally important and positive ways; they are vital to life on earth and our fragile planet itself.You can plant native plants and hold off on chemical pesticides and fertilizers to support insect populations – and recommend to your neighbors that they do the same. And if you see a bug where you don’t want one, simply place a cup over the bug and slide a piece of paper underneath it as a temporary trap before releasing it outside. At the community level and even at the individual level, let’s do our best to keep insects alive because we couldn’t live without them.is The Sarah B. George Executive Director of the Natural History Museum of Utah. An entomologist and museum administrator, he previously worked at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the New York State Museum. He’ll be one of the speakers at NHMU’s annual BUGfest, August 12-13, 2023. For more information, please visit:
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