12 Reasons Your Seeds Fail to Sprout --- and Foolproof Ways to Fix Them
6. Pests Are Sabotaging Your Seeds

🐦🐭🐜 Pests can devour seeds before they even sprout.
Fix it:
Install physical barriers:
- Bird netting
- Wire mesh (1/4" gaps)
- Floating row covers
Pest Type | Damage | Defense |
---|---|---|
Birds | Eat surface seeds | Reflective tape |
Rodents | Dig up seeds | Metal cloches |
Insects | Larval feeding | Diatomaceous earth |