Author(s): Joanne E. Lauck

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According to environmental educator Joanne Lauck, insects are intelligent, honourable, ingenious beings that are worthy of our love. Meanwhile, the persistent belief that they are our adversaries still encourages the destructive use of pesticides. Is there a way that we can actually coexist happily with insects? Lauck says yes. She challenges readers to view insects as "glittering, glimmering mirrors of Divinity" - as creatures that deserve our respect and protection.