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Humans are killing helpful insects in hundreds of ways − simple steps can reduce the harm

  • Written by Christopher Halsch, Ecologist, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Humans are killing helpful insects in hundreds of ways − simple steps can reduce the harmDragonflies, just like bees and butterflies, face threats that humans can help prevent.Christopher Halsch

Insects are all around us – an ant on the sidewalk, a bee buzzing by, a butterfly floating on the breeze – and they shape the world we experience. They pollinate flowering plants, decompose waste, control pests, and are critical...

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