These animals get a bad rap, but here's why we need them

These guys don't get enough love.

You may not like them, but these animals are actually really helpful:

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Cockroaches: These pesky roommates may be creepy, but they help clean up after you. Cockroaches eat mold and the eggs of bedbugs and lice.

Mosquitoes: These guys suck - literally. They are also the major food source for many species, including freshwater fish. Don't discount these guys.

Bats: Apart from reminding you of Dracula, bats are kind of scary. But they are really helpful because they eats tons of bugs. Scientists say they save us billions in pest control services.

Earthworms: These slimy things are not just good for fishing bait. They also help keep the plants in your gardens alive by creating holes in the soil for oxygen and nutrients to travel through.

Spiders: Like some of the other species in this lists, spiders help keep pests in control. They are also helping you stay healthy by eating bugs that could transmit a disease

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