Creepy, Crawly Critters

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Creepy, Crawly Critters

• By Audrey Harmon

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There are over 1.5 million kinds of insects.
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They come in all shapes and sizes. Some are
small and round.
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Some are long and thin.
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Some hop and chirp.
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Some have long legs, while others have short legs.
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But all insects have three main parts head,
thorax, and abdomen. Insects also have six legs.
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Insects carry pollen from flower to flower. This
helps flowers bloom and plants make the fruits
and vegetables that we eat.
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Bugs help farmers either by pollinating the
plants or by eating the bugs that harm the
farmers crops. These are called beneficial
insects.
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Both Thomas Jefferson and George Washington
maintained insectaries where various crops were
nurtured to attract beneficial insects for
protection of crops.
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Ladybugs are beneficial insects. They are good
to have in gardens because they eat many harmful
insects. There are male and female ladybugs.
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Some insects will sting you. You should stay
away from them!!
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Dont kill them, though, because they might be
beneficial, too!
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The honeybee is a very beneficial insect. They
carry pollen from plant to plant and then carry
pollen to the beehive. There the bees make wax
and honey.
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Other insects are pests. Grasshoppers are pests.
They attack farmers crops and do a great deal of
damage.
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Locusts also destroy farmers crops. Have you
ever seen a locust shell on a tree? Have you
ever heard a locust?
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Flies are not only pests for people, but also for
animals. Farmers treat their animals to help
keep flies off.