Hello my friend @abneagro,
I wondered what you would think about this, because you do research with insects. Of course, we can't know for sure. But shouldn't we err on the side of the insects? Imagine getting that wrong and inflicting needless suffering on the creatures.

I know it's a difficult issue, because they compete with us for space and resources. Of course we can't let them 'win'. But in dealing with them, perhaps we should try to devise methods that inflict less suffering. I think things like glue traps are especially cruel.

Thank you for commenting. I also hope you and your family are well. I hope peace prevails in your community. Peace seems to be a rare commodity these days.🌺