Whether we choose to think about it or not, humans in their daily lives directly cause immense suffering to the little creatures. Leaving them half crushed, spraying poison, drowning. Have you ever observed these events closely, and possibly worsening the situation for the insect: tear off a leg, peel a wing?
For sure. I used to try to destroy fire ant mounds, very wary not to get any of the millions of ant that poured out of those massive hills on my foot. But the next day, they always rebuilt no matter the damage I dealt.
And when love bugs came out, I would tear off some or all of their limbs and see how they get about without them. It was cruel but these are very annoying bugs.