Many people are trying to grow their own food during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Hands are sketching plans onto paper.
Window boxes are appearing on balconies. Seeds are sprouting in repurposed plastic containers. For some of us, this is a familiar ritual.
For others, the practice of growing food is brand new territory. Regardless of experience, most home gardeners will contend with the challenge of pests.
The word pest describes any organism that causes harm to humans or human interests. Pests can cause sudden and significant damage to homegrown food.