26 Fun Facts About Pests for Your Kids

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Are your kids scared of bugs? Give us a moment, and we’ll provide them with just enough fun facts to make them change their minds about creepy crawlies. It really is vital to help your kids know a lot about bugs because doing so helps increase their appreciation for nature and wildlife. That said, check out some fun facts about pests that we’ve compiled for your kids. 

26 Fun Facts About Pests

1- Scientists believe that there are 6-10 million species of insects!

2- An insect’s body has three segments: the head, thorax, and abdomen.

3- Insects have six legs.

4- The head of an insect carries two antennae.

5- Ants, termites, and bees are social insects because they live in colonies.

6- Insects are cold-blooded, so their body temperature depends on the level of warmness or coldness of the air in their environment.

7- Silk comes from silkworms.

8- Spiders are not classified as insects but instead fall into the arachnid family.

9- Some insects can walk on water, for example, water striders.

10- Most insects are laid inside eggs and eventually hatch.

11- Insects like cicadas can produce high-pitched sounds as high as 120 decibels.

12- Female mosquitos primarily depend on blood because it gives them enough nutrients for egg production.

13- Ants have a super-organized communication system. They use chemical signals (pheromones) and leave trails to send messages.

14- Bees are everywhere in the world except for Antarctica.

15- Mosquitos pass through four stages throughout their lives; They go from egg to larva, then to pupa, and finally mature into an adult

16- Spiders are related to scorpions and come with eight legs, not six.

17- Insects come in different sizes, colors, and shapes, making them the most diverse species.

18- All insects do not have a backbone. That is why they are classified as invertebrates.

19- Insects have been into space. The first living things to get sent into space were fruit flies.

20- The insect known to live the longest is the dragonfly. They are said to have existed for around 300 years.

21- Guess how many eyes the caterpillar has? 12!

22- Dung beetles are one of the strongest insects. They can carry up to 1,141 times their weight.

23- Bees beat their wings 11,400 times every minute. That’s around 190 times a second.

24- Not all insects are bad guys. Some of them bring lots of benefits to humans. Ants help to spread seeds around, and that makes our environment healthy.

25- Insects like butterflies, bees, and wasps help to pollinate flowers.

26- Crickets and grasshoppers chirp by rubbing their legs together. That’s how they communicate with each other.

Some insects, like the butterfly, are very beautiful, while some other bugs can be irritating. Whatever the case may be, whether beneficial or annoying, there’s no denying that insects form a crucial part of our ecosystem. They are the largest animal species and come in a wide variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. We hope the fun facts in this article will help you appreciate them for the good that they contribute.

Need Pest Removal Services in Metro Detroit?

While we appreciate pests and their importance to our environment, we prefer that they stay outdoors. That’s why Solidified Pest Control conducts full interior pest inspections to help you keep pests out. Whether you have an ant, rodent, spider, or wildlife problem, we have the knowledge and resources you need to get rid of them for good. Contact us today at (248) 820-3057 for a free consultation. You can also contact us using our online form. We offer pest control services in all of Metro Detroit, including Redford, Livonia, Garden City, Sterling Heights, Westland, Ferndale, and Milford.