Because they don’t see them as harmless. Many see them as ‘EEEEEEEEK!!!’. In other words,usually they see bugs as just too creepy&don’t want them any where near,especially in their homes. read more
For Bhuddists, I believe killing even insects is not sonething they care to do. I do not kill insects that do not bite me or disturb me. For instance, bees are calmly caught and removed from my house, spiders may keep their webs in room corners and doorways. Yellow wasps are killed because they will chase and sting. read more
some people do think it's funny, or dramatacize their fear. Bugs are ANIMALS. I don't understand why people say dogs are animals but classify bugs in a different category. read more