Bold advocacy for our most underappreciated organisms
About Us
The Society for the Protection of Insects (SPI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on protecting insect biodiversity in the U.S. SPI is operated by a group of grassroots scholars, advocates, and everyday citizens. Our work spans research, analysis, litigation, legislation, and advocacy. Our current work focuses on:
Compiling research and advocating for endangered insects
Conducting research on effective policy changes in the regulation of pesticides
Ensuring that insect farms are not constructed in ecologically sensitive areas and do not pose a threat to endangered invertebrates
Bringing attention to the effects of anthropogenic climate change on terrestrial invertebrate and pollinator populations
Why Protect Insects?
Insects are an underappreciated yet vital part of our biosphere. In addition to providing essential ecosystem services like pollination and decomposition, they are a major food source for many birds, mammals, reptiles, and other beloved creatures. Unfortunately, human activity threatens to drive many insect species into extinction and tear apart ecosystems in the process. 80% of insect biomass has disappeared in the last 25-30 years, and one-third of insect species are currently endangered. It is time for environmentally conscious people to take action for these important critters.
