It's National Insect Week

June 20 - 26

Insects are wonderful creatures and many have an essential role in nature.

This week the Royal Entomological Society celebrates national insect week to raise the awareness that less than 1 in 200 insects are actually considered pests.  

The bumble bee is a classic example of an insect that is vital to humanity, yet often feared by many.  The fear of bees is known technically as apiphobia and is a fairly common phobia.  Bees, however, are like kamikaze pilots and when they feel threatened they sting - resulting in them  dying shortly afterwards.

Another phobia that is surprisingly common is that of moths.  Moth phobia is also known as mottephobia.  There's also a generic term of entomophobia for the fear of insects.

Phobias in themselves are irrational, although that does not stop them often having significant impact on people's lives.  Sometimes even preventing them from leaving the house out of sheer fear.

There are treatments available, such as my new rapid treatment that can resolve phobias within 1 to 2 sessions and can also be delivered online.  It's amazingly quick, and has been extremely effective on many others in the past with phobias.

Then you can get back to the business of appreciating the role that insects play in the animal kingdom.