America’s Most Hated Insect Is…
There are few people who would actually say that they like bugs and insects, but there are certainly some insects people hate more than others.
A new survey finds:
- People hate bugs and insects so much that 69% of people say they can’t sleep if they know one is in their house.
- People lose an average of 36 hours of sleep due to this fear.
- 60% of people have gone so far as to say they’d want to burn down their house if they saw a bug.
- 64% believe bugs only exist to cause folks itchiness and pain, and serve no positive purpose.
So, which insect to people hate the most?
- Well, not surprising, it’s a cockroach, with 39% of Americans saying they hate them.
- Other hated bugs include:
- Spiders (37%)
- Ants (29%)
- Mosquitos (28%)
- Termites (28%
- Ticks (25%)
- Bees (15%)
- Wasps (14%)
- Hornets (9%)
- Centipedes (8%)
- Worms (5%)
- Gnats (5%)
- Yellowjackets (5%)
- Ladybugs (4%)
- Cicadas (4%)
Source: SWNS Digital
Steve Maney’s radio career has taken him all over the US, from interning with Howard Stern to working with Elvis Duran, this radio veteran now calls Charlotte and Kiss 95.1 home. He is Kiss’ staple entertainment guy writing about his thoughts on local news and funny topics like the name of the male Karen. It’s so much to know, but Maney will deep dive into any topic to get you a great piece to read.
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