Entomophobia is the extreme fear of bugs or insects. Knowing that most bugs don’t pose imminent danger isn’t enough to remain calm upon encountering any type of insect. People with entomophobia experience significant emotional, physical, and behavioral symptoms upon seeing, hearing about, or thinking about insects.
The phobia of insects is a very common type of specific phobia classified as an animal phobia. People living with this type of phobia experience fear related to one or more living creatures including any type of bug.
For people experiencing entomophobia, symptoms happen upon any type of exposure to any or all types of bugs.
Having entomophobia can be frustrating and challenging. There is hope, though. You can actively do things to cope with the fear of bugs so your life is no longer limited by it. This Geocache can be a way to challenge yourself and a fear of Bugs.
CACHE INFO: Please obey all laws of the City of Arlington. You will be searching in the S. A. Wilson Sports Complex, so obey the park rules. You will be looking for small lock-n-lock container. You must sign the log to get credit for the find. For most of the year, expect to find some Muggles in the area. Remember to use stealth....Be careful, be safe, and have fun! Happy Hunting!