Some days in my field of work, it feels like the message is brushed aside. No matter how often it gets said, people enjoy doing the opposite. Could you be one of these individuals? What if I told you that when you see pests on your plants, the last measure you should take is spraying insecticides? That’s right, it should be your last line of defense, not your opening line of attack. Your role in this process is crucial, and your decisions can make a significant impact.

Of course, there are exceptions to the rule; it depends on the pest and the plants involved. You wouldn’t want to leave a pest population with no natural predators or be in such high numbers that a couple of days could be the difference in killing off your crop.

Lately, calls have been coming to me about aphids and caterpi

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