Your son's fear of insects is not unusual. It is called entomophobia which means an irrational and uncontrollable fear (phobia) of insects, usually a specific insect or group of insects (wasps and ...

If you've had a traumatic encounter with insects, for instance, that fear may resurface in your dreams. This might lead to ...

Would everyone rather wash their hands red-raw or not leave the house for months for fear of catching a bug? That’s the difference between dislike and a phobia; one is manageable and the other ...