Fear of wasp and spider? The summer challenge for hysterics
Summer time is insect time? For some people, this fact seems to be a real pain. And that's why they're running out! Actually peaceful figures are suddenly ready to commit real atrocities against reptiles, flies or ants. While one hears all over the poor little bees that are supposedly disappearing, their sister, the "cruel" one, is getting sick. Wasp, sometimes quickly burned alive with lighter and spray can if it comes too close in the human habitat.
Fly swatter and insect spray - but actually "totally animal loving"
Almost hysterical and without need to be hunted with fly swatter or bug spray as soon as such an animal strays into the apartment. One really has to ask the question: where does this hatred or the desire to kill insects come from? While no one would come up with the idea of tormenting a cat or a dog in such a way, insects are not welcome guests in their own home. People like to talk about animal welfare and the alleged decline in biodiversity, but a fly on the wall is hardly tolerable.
The human nemesis spider
The fight against spiders in close proximity to humans is being conducted with undiminished vehemence throughout the year. People who have tears in their eyes at every animal movie and can not stand it when the little bird is unfortunately dying, are not afraid to suck spiders off the wall with the vacuum cleaner. Warning, it may not be easy for the human ego to endure BUT: Spiders in particular are not interested in humans at all. They are just as important to an intact ecosystem as the cute pinball dolphin.
Pull yourself together!
My appeal to the insect hysterics: master and let the critters live. If you can not make it overnight, start looking cute at individual insect groups. Spiders are curious little creatures who just want to know what's going on in their world. A wasp is not evil, but a family-oriented insect in search of building material for the home of their community. Anxiety or disgust for insects is learned behavior that you can train. Challenge accepted?
