06/01/2026
I'm often asked "Why insects?"
It's a long and complex answer, but if humanity is serious about protecting the natural world, insects deserve to be among our highest conservation priorities.
For hundreds of millions of years, they have shaped ecosystems, influenced the evolution of life, and helped create the living planet we know today. They are among the most abundant, diverse, and influential organisms ever to exist. They are the glue holding everything together... and they are declining across the planet at an alarming rate. Faster than most others, and yet they remain in the shadow of our hearts as creeping things. They're labeled as "pests" and "dangerous" animals that become fodder for our deepest horrors. No other group of animals makes humans cringe the way insects and spiders do, which is why it's so difficult for us to gather support for them.
In a way, we are not an insect-only conservation organization. We are a coalition built on the understanding of insects as the keys to planetary health. It's not about saving some charismatic species or just the pollinators, it's about protecting the biological infrastructure that supports all life on Earth. Their conservation just happens to offer one of the greatest opportunities to preserve biodiversity, strengthen ecological resilience, and secure a healthier future for generations to come.
We've put together this page to help everyone learn more about just a few reasons why we should all be helping them instead of fearing them, and if you appreciate them a little more from this, then please share this post, and/or consider supporting our work. https://www.entomologycoalition.org/donations
https://www.entomologycoalition.org/why-insects
Insects have made significant contributions to modern medicine and biomedical research, helping scientists understand disease, develop treatments, and improve patient care.
