“Cockroaches, because they multiply and they’re scary and they get into everything.”

— Marcia Kelly, Realtor, Topeka

“Mosquitoes, because they bite and itch.”

— Melinda Miller, stay-at-home mom, Lawrence

“Bees, because they’re annoying and they hurt when they sting you.”

— Kyle Starr, professional poker player, Overland Park

“Gnats, because they just fly around you and land on you.”

— Justin Babcock, loader, Lenexa