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Insects & Society

Insects and people cross paths in many ways. Beneficial insects keep pests in check, and pollinate our crops. We harvest products from insects, and in some cultures, eat them. Insects also spread disease, and may bite or sting. Today, insects even solve crimes.

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Insect Allergy
Daniel More, MD, a board-certified allergist, discusses allergic and non-allergic reactions to stinging and biting insects, with recommendations on how to avoid being bitten or stung, as well as how to treat future reactions.

For Most People, Eating Bugs Is Only Natural
If you think eating insects is gross, you may be in the cultural minority. Throughout history, people have relished insects as food. Today, many cultures still do.

Bug Wars: Antecdotes About Insects & People
From the University of Nebraska comes Bug Wars, bizarre stories of interactions between insects and people.

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