{"id":10720,"date":"2018-09-30T04:01:45","date_gmt":"2018-09-30T04:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/why-we-need-bugs-bees-and-other-creepy-crawly-critters\/"},"modified":"2018-09-30T04:01:45","modified_gmt":"2018-09-30T04:01:45","slug":"why-we-need-bugs-bees-and-other-creepy-crawly-critters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/de\/why-we-need-bugs-bees-and-other-creepy-crawly-critters\/","title":{"rendered":"Why we need bugs, bees, and other creepy, crawly critters"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"al2fb_like_button\"><div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n(function(d, s, id) {\n  var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n  if (d.getElementById(id)) return;\n  js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n  js.src = \"\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1&appId=292312517979383\";\n  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n}(document, \"script\", \"facebook-jssdk\"));\n<\/script>\n<fb:like href=\"https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/de\/why-we-need-bugs-bees-and-other-creepy-crawly-critters\/\" send=\"true\" layout=\"standard\" show_faces=\"true\" share=\"true\" width=\"200\" action=\"recommend\" font=\"arial\" colorscheme=\"light\" ref=\"AL2FB\"><\/fb:like><\/div><div id=\"babyh-521654798\" class=\"babyh-topleft babyh-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interserver.net\/r\/411851\" aria-label=\"EBIKES\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/EBIKES.webp\" alt=\"EBIKES\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/EBIKES.webp 748w, https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/EBIKES-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/EBIKES-110x75.webp 110w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" width=\"500\" height=\"100\"  style=\"display: inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div><p>If you have kids, especially boys, there will come a time in your life when you may just become accustomed to all things creepy and crawly. You will now be required to stop and investigate every beetle you meet. Nature walks and bug hunts will become your go-to method of entertainment. Your house will be filled with cicada exoskeletons, your plants may just be devoured by grasshoppers succinctly named <em>\u201cGrass\u201d<\/em> and <em>\u201cHop\u201d<\/em>, and you might even have lizard eggs added to your living room plants when you aren\u2019t looking.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-141104\" src=\"http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Grasshopper-pic-960x837.jpg\" alt=\"Grasshopper-pic\" width=\"960\" height=\"837\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Grasshopper-pic-960x837.jpg 960w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Grasshopper-pic-768x669.jpg 768w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Grasshopper-pic.jpg 1200w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Grasshopper-pic-696x607.jpg 696w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Grasshopper-pic-1068x931.jpg 1068w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Grasshopper-pic-482x420.jpg 482w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"><\/p>\n<p>Word to the wise: pick up plenty of dollar store bug catchers, save every jar, get your child a good magnifying glass, and don\u2019t fight it. <strong>Bugs are a natural, normal, necessary part of our ecosystem and teaching our children not to fear them, but to embrace them from an early age is awesome.<\/strong> Check your fears and heebie-jeebies and let your budding scientist research, explore, and learn all about these important creatures.<\/p>\n<h3>What are insects?<\/h3>\n<hr class=\"double\">\n<p>All things that creep and crawl are not necessarily of the <em>insecta&nbsp;<\/em>class. <strong>Insects are arthropods with a well-defined head, thorax, and abdomen with only 3 pairs of legs (6 legs total, not 8) and typically one or two pairs of wings.<\/strong> Some common insects include:<\/p><div id=\"babyh-426977728\" class=\"babyh-test-placement-from-wizard-678377226 babyh-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interserver.net\/r\/411851\" aria-label=\"USA NUTRITION IMPROVEMENTS\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"USA NUTRITION IMPROVEMENTS\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"babyh-4076741233\" class=\"babyh-test-placement-from-wizard-3612799500 babyh-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interserver.net\/r\/411851\" aria-label=\"USA NUTRITION IMPROVEMENTS\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"USA NUTRITION IMPROVEMENTS\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Ants<\/li>\n<li>Bees<\/li>\n<li>Beetles<\/li>\n<li>Butterflies<\/li>\n<li>Cockroaches<\/li>\n<li>Crickets<\/li>\n<li>Fleas<\/li>\n<li>Flies<\/li>\n<li>Grasshoppers<\/li>\n<li>Moths<\/li>\n<li>Praying Mantis<\/li>\n<li>Termites<\/li>\n<li>Wasps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-141103\" src=\"http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Jake-Cicada-960x816.jpg\" alt=\"Jake-Cicada\" width=\"960\" height=\"816\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Jake-Cicada-960x816.jpg 960w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Jake-Cicada-768x653.jpg 768w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Jake-Cicada.jpg 1200w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Jake-Cicada-696x592.jpg 696w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Jake-Cicada-1068x908.jpg 1068w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Jake-Cicada-494x420.jpg 494w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"><\/p>\n<p>A few creepy, crawling critters that are <strong>NOT<\/strong> actually insects or bugs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spiders<\/li>\n<li>Scorpions<\/li>\n<li>Centipedes<\/li>\n<li>Ticks<\/li>\n<li>Mites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-141105\" src=\"http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Jake-Grasshopper-pic-960x757.jpg\" alt=\"Jake-Grasshopper-pic\" width=\"960\" height=\"757\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Jake-Grasshopper-pic-960x757.jpg 960w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Jake-Grasshopper-pic-768x605.jpg 768w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Jake-Grasshopper-pic.jpg 1200w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Jake-Grasshopper-pic-696x549.jpg 696w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Jake-Grasshopper-pic-1068x842.jpg 1068w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Jake-Grasshopper-pic-533x420.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"><\/p>\n<h3>Why are bugs necessary to our survival?<\/h3>\n<hr class=\"double\">\n<p>Bugs are necessary to our survival as humans on this plant for a variety of reasons, including pollination. <em><strong>In the United States, at least 1\/3 of our food is pollinated by bees, a common bug or insect.<\/strong><\/em> Several years ago, there was widespread panic that honeybees in particular were going extinct. They were facing widespread colony collapse as a result of overwork, stress, global warming, habitat loss, and too much pesticide exposure stemming from our countries modern farming practices.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-141098\" src=\"http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-5-960x640.jpg\" alt=\"bug-hunt-5\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-5-960x640.jpg 960w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-5-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-5.jpg 1200w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-5-696x464.jpg 696w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-5-1068x712.jpg 1068w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-5-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"><\/p>\n<p>The honeybees, who are actually a non-native species brought over from Europe by the first settlers, are the primary initiator of plant reproduction. A common misconception because of their name is that these bees are only responsible for the production of honey. <strong>Domesticated honeybees however are actually involved in the production of over 70% of global crops that provide close to 90% of the world\u2019s food sources.<\/strong> More than $1.5 billion dollars a year in United States crops, not including the production of honey itself, are pollinated by bees including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alfalfa<\/li>\n<li>Almonds<\/li>\n<li>Apples<\/li>\n<li>Avocados<\/li>\n<li>Berries<\/li>\n<li>Broccoli<\/li>\n<li>Cantaloupes<\/li>\n<li>Carrots<\/li>\n<li>Cucumbers<\/li>\n<li>Oranges<\/li>\n<li>Lemons<\/li>\n<li>Limes<\/li>\n<li>Watermelon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-141096\" src=\"http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-3-960x670.jpg\" alt=\"bug-hunt-3\" width=\"960\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-3-960x670.jpg 960w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-3-768x536.jpg 768w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-3.jpg 1200w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-3-100x70.jpg 100w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-3-696x486.jpg 696w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-3-1068x746.jpg 1068w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-3-601x420.jpg 601w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"><\/p>\n<p>Interestingly enough birds, bats, beetles, and butterflies are also pollinators, although bees are the main operatives. Without bees to spread seeds and cross pollinate, many of the world\u2019s plants, including food crops would die off. Further, as bugs are the base of the food chain as the main nutrition source for fish, birds, and mammals, we humans at the top would literally starve without these tiny creatures sustaining our very existence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interesting Fact:<\/strong> Insect extinction would be cataclysmic to the world as we know it in part because it would likely be too late by the time we noticed. Bugs are extremely adaptive but rely on many of the same environmental elements we do to survive. When those base conditions such as plant growth, weather patterns and temperatures are irreparably damaged by our modern developments causing insect die-off we must adjust our practices or we will be precipitating our own demise.<\/p>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-141095\" src=\"http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-2-960x640.jpg\" alt=\"bug-hunt-2\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-2-960x640.jpg 960w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-2-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-2.jpg 1200w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-2-696x464.jpg 696w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-2-1068x712.jpg 1068w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-2-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"><\/div>\n<p>On the other end of the spectrum, bugs are also the cleanup crew of the world as we know it. Between acting as natural enemies of one another leading to regular pest population control and decomposing waste of all varieties, bugs keep our planet habitable. Whether noshing through trash dumps, kitchen compost piles, forest decay, human waste, or even rotting bodies of the mammal variety, bugs are literally responsible for the most disgusting janitorial job EVER \u2013 keeping our earth clean, a task we humans do not make any simpler.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong> 2,086 species of insects are eaten by people in 3,071 different ethnic groups across 130 countries. Caterpillars, locusts, wasp larvae, and even maggots are ingredients in a variety of dishes worldwide.<\/p>\n<h3>Fun ideas for your Budding Entomologist<\/h3>\n<hr class=\"double\">\n<p>If your kids love the great outdoors, Wild Kratts, or Jurassic Park, prepare yourself for the creepy, crawly creatures sure to become a regular part of your life. Rather than instilling fear in your child or even teaching him or her to kill bugs, recognize and accept the important role they play in our habitat and their contributions to our society. <em>Think of ways to teach your children the importance of respecting these tiny critters just as you teach them to respect dogs, cats, and other common household pets.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-141097\" src=\"http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-4-960x676.jpg\" alt=\"bug-hunt-4\" width=\"960\" height=\"676\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-4-960x676.jpg 960w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-4-768x541.jpg 768w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-4.jpg 1200w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-4-100x70.jpg 100w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-4-696x490.jpg 696w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-4-1068x752.jpg 1068w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bug-hunt-4-596x420.jpg 596w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"><\/p>\n<p>The truth is that while we do not need to exterminate every creepy, crawly critter, we also need not touch every one either. Children need to know that some are insects are poisonous and others bite, but they need not be afraid as the majority of insects you come in contact with are not out to harm you if you simply let them have their space. Ideas for satisfying your little bug-lover\u2019s curiosity in an educational and safe way include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>A butterfly garden<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 Perfect for increasing the butterfly population these easy kits can be set up in your home where your child can learn first-hand about the bug\u2019s life cycle. From watching the larvae develop to releasing the mature butterflies into nature, your child will love this simple science lesson while simultaneously gathering a newfound respect for nature.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>An ant farm<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 Develop a true sense of appreciation for the hard work ants do by watching and learning as these tiniest of creatures dig tunnels, form pathways, and exhibit some amazing architectural skills all within the confines of your home.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>A bug catcher with net and magnifying glass<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 Practice the concept of catch and release with your child when it comes to bugs. While insects may be fun to catch, watch, and investigate, they are still living creatures that deserve respect. Oftentimes children will place bugs in a jar only to allow them to die with insufficient oxygen, no food, or even accidental injuries while being handled. Prevent this by providing tools for looking rather than touching for a short period of time followed by release.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Insect House<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 Simple to create and great for exploration, if you are not too squeamish when it comes to creepy crawlies craft a bug house in your backyard. Using old wood, palates, boxes, wooden crates, logs, leaves, grass clippings, paper towel tubes and more, set up a bug city where you are not only contributing to the environment and giving creatures a safe place to inhabit, but also giving your child constant access to the true inner workings of the world around him.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-141106\" src=\"http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kelsey-bug-post-960x793.jpg\" alt=\"kelsey-bug-post\" width=\"960\" height=\"793\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kelsey-bug-post-960x793.jpg 960w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kelsey-bug-post-768x634.jpg 768w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kelsey-bug-post.jpg 1200w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kelsey-bug-post-696x575.jpg 696w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kelsey-bug-post-1068x882.jpg 1068w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kelsey-bug-post-509x420.jpg 509w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"><\/p>\n<hr class=\"double\">\n<p><em><strong>Bugs truly make the world go round\u2026from pollination to antibiotic resistance studies some of the tiniest creatures on our planet are essential to our very existence.<\/strong><\/em> There are also more of these creepy critters than any other being alive today. Their diversity and adaptation abilities make them truly unique and utterly fascinating, especially for our children. So rather than killing the cockroach in the kitchen or screaming over the spider on the stairs, check your fears, practice kindness, embrace your child\u2019s sense of exploration, and toss the crafty critter outside while hoping it moves on to another location.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box-content\" readability=\"20.127659574468\">\n<p>For more valuable lessons on teaching our children to respect Mother Earth check out Plastic Oceans: The Epidemic That is Ruining Our Oceans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-141544\" src=\"http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bugs-1.jpg\" alt=\"bugs\" width=\"460\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bugs-1.jpg 735w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bugs-1-696x1044.jpg 696w, http:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bugs-1-280x420.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\">Sources: National Geographic, Scholastic, NRDC, Purdue EDU<\/p>\n<p><small>Photo Credits: Kristin dePaula<small><\/small><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have kids, especially boys, there will come a time in your life when you may just become accustomed to all things creepy and crawly. 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