There are at least eight insect species to every one of all the other animals put together. There are over 20,000 species in Britain alone.

Luckily insect control is not required to all insects as not many become a pest within the home or workplace. Some fly and some crawl, while others hop, jump, bore through packaging or wood, or even swim. Some bite or sting while others spread disease or simply just put you off your food.