Join us as we rank some of the world's most dangerous insects. Discover where each insect falls in categories like Creepy Crawler Pain and Silent Death Dealers.

Learn about the surprising resurgence of a medieval disease due to fleas. Find out which insect is causing a stir in Australia and the fascinating use of ants by indigenous tribes for surgery. Plus, discover which mosquito-borne disease is the deadliest.

Key Moments:

• 00:00 Deadliest Insects Introduction


• 00:56 Tsetse Fly


• 02:25 Fire Ant


• 03:53 Assassin Caterpillar


• 05:28 Asian Giant Hornet


• 06:54 Fleas


• 08:14 Blister Beetle


• 09:22 Honeybees


• 10:51 Assassin Bug


• 12:28 Driver Ants


• 14:02 Mosquitoes

This episode provides insights on surviving potential encounters with life-threatening insects through scientific information and survivor stories. Note that this is not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical concerns.

00:00 : Deadliest Insects Introduction
00:56 : Tsetse Fly
02:25 : Fire Ant
03:53 : Assassin Caterpillar
05:28 : Asian Giant Hornet
06:54 : Fleas
08:14 : Blister Beetle
09:22 : Honeybees
10:51 : Assassin Bug
12:28 : Driver Ants
14:02 : Mosquitoes


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See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/68d82682c3b18044581a10db

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