Household Insects
Insects are one of the most important and diverse forms of life on earth. They account for more than half of all known living organisms on the planet. Many insects are beneficial to humans and the environment providing products such as honey, wax, silk and food for human and animal consumption. They also serve as pollinators, scavengers, decomposers, recyclers and natural enemies of pests.
Insect pests annoy humans and animals, transmitting diseases, destroying crops, ruining stored food and wooden structures. The following are common insect pest we encounter in are everyday life and suggested least toxic forms of control.
