5The three universally appreciated insects are the honey-bee, the lac insect, and the silkworm. Honey extraction from wild hives is definitely a case of exploitation, but modern bee-keeping provides an illustrious example of science enabling man to enter into a just and ethically sound partnership at least with one species of honey-bee. The relationship with the lac insect also need [...]
Although a large number of insects are injurious to crops and are to be eliminated or effectively kept under check, there are a number of insects which are of use to man in a number of ways and need protection. There are many crops, particularly those of fruits and vegetables that cannot be successfully grown and harvested without the active [...]
Of an estimated 5-10 million species of insects, probably not more than a fraction of 1 per cent interact, directly or indirectly, with humans. Insects have been associated with man's interests in many ways. Their ability to both benefit and harm mankind makes this relationship a unique one. They play a silent role in maintaining the balance of nature; some [...]