SAVING INSECTS INSTEAD OF KILLING THEM

INSECT-RESPECT stands for a new way of dealing with insects worldwide.

We raise awareness of the value of the six-legged creatures, create new habitats and change society. Get involved – because everyone can do something for insects.

“WITHOUT INSECTS, MANKIND WILL ONLY SURVIVE FOR A FEW MONTHS.”

Edward O. Wilson, entomologist

INSECTS ARE ENDANGERED & PARTICULARLY VALUABLE

In Germany, we have lost around 75 % of insect biomass in the last 30 years. Yet they are extremely important: we owe around a third of our food to pollination by insects. They maintain the balance of our ecosystems and pollinate over 75% of our plants.

EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING FOR INSECTS

With various preventive measures, fewer insects come into the house, and any green space, however small, can become a home for insects.

Our activities

“A story that gives courage.”

Andreas Sentker, DIE ZEIT

“Blueprint for entrepreneurship in the 21st century.”

Prof. Dr. Harald Welzer about Reckhaus & INSECT-RESPECT

“Most innovative and sustainable business model in the industry.”

Prof. Dr. Stefan Schaltegger about INSECT-RESPECT

THE PATH OF TRANSFORMATION

It all began in the studio for special tasks of the two Riklins in 2011, before the Fliegen retten campaign in Deppendorf got a story rolling in 2012. From insect killer as biocide manufacturer to insect rescuer with INSECT-RESPECT. A transformation that is changing the entire industry.

PIONEER OF THE INDUSTRY

INSECT-RESPECT has already received over 35 national and international awards since it was founded. These include the B.A.U.M. Environmental and Sustainability Award 2024, the European Green Award 2024 and, in 2015, the Swiss Ethics Award.

WE ARE NOT ALONE

With our history and vision, we have been able to gain a broad network of supporters. Together we form the insect lobby. Dr. Eckhart von Hirschhausen, Prof. Dr. Maja Göpel and Dr. Hans Herren will be among those taking part.

News & Publications

Insect World News

Every 2 months we publish our news about current developments in the insect world and INSECT-RESPECT. We also tell exciting stories about insects on our Instagram channel.

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