It should be noted that most insects are beneficial, only a small number of species are harmful to man.
Memberships are available to anyone interested in insects.
The society is involved in many activities. The ESS meets twice a year, usually the spring and fall. The fall meeting includes talks about various aspects of insects, and presentation of two awards. The Arthur R. Brooks Memorial Prize in Entomology is awarded to an university student who has made an outstanding contribution to entomology in Saskatchewan and maintains an acceptable academic average. A Student Paper Award is given for the best student paper presented at the fall meeting.