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Insects
It is estimated that there are over
a million different
insects on the planet. Over 800,000
have already
been discovered, described and named.
New species
are being discovered constantly, at a
rate, which
suggests that a million may be a
considerable
underestimate.
Many insects are beneficial, but some are fiercely
competitive with humans. Insects are
not only
numerous, but also amongst the most
adaptable of all
animals. Their adaptability combined
with their
tremendous rate of reproduction gives
insects an
unqualified potential for survival.
Insects form the largest and most successful group of
animals in the world.
Many of the insects now found in our country carry
disease, feed on human food, clothing
or housing and
cause stress to humans and animals
with painful bites
and stings. Insects find their way
into buildings via a
number of ways, open doors and
windows, drainage
systems, pets or by being carried in,
hidden amongst
goods or supplies. All buildings
provide shelter,
warmth and food. This enables them to
become
rapidly established regardless of the
type of
premises.
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