The topic of insects is one that is very divisive between people. While most hate bugs, or at least have an aversion to them, some are fascinated and intrigued by them. Because there are so many different species and an estimated 10 quintillion of them on the Earth at any given time, the study of insects has been given its own field of science called entomology.
Attainable through a major at a variety of universities around the world, the study of insects has a great number of uses in everyday life. Some jobs that an entomologist may have are museum curator, agricultural inspector, forensic entomology, field scientist and pest control management.
Using their expertise about bugs, entomologists can identify problems that invasive species may be causing, and how to eliminate those animals from the diseased area. Additionally, they can also curate collections and archive species of insects in places like museums and universities. Many times, this is used to track the timeline of evolution that a species may go through over hundreds of years. Entomologists may also go searching in places like Costa Rica or Madagascar for new species to document.
In the field, there are many subcategories of what a person may do regarding insects. They may work in agriculture and develop better pesticides for crops, work in forensics and identify information through the maggots on someone’s remains or keep a bulletin board of taxidermy insects for their personal collection.
Entomology is a science for people who love and respect insects and what they do for the planet. It gives them opportunities to find new species, save endangered ones and allow humans and bugs to live more collaborative lives.