| Title | Citrus growers vary in their adoption of biological control |
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| Abstract | In a spring 2010 survey, we investigated the characteristics that influenced whether California growers controlled major citrus pests with beneficial insects. We also performed statistical analysis of growers' reliance on Aphytus melinus, a predatory wasp, to control California red scale. The survey results suggest that growers with greater citrus acreage and more education are more likely to use biological control. Marketing outlets, ethnicity and primary information sources also influenced the extent of reliance on beneficial insects. In Probit model analysis, respondents with greater citrus acreage were more likely to incorporate A. melinus into their pest management, as well as those with more education and higher-valued crops. Information sources and growing region also had statistically significant effects. |
| Authors |
Grogan, Kelly A. : K.A. Grogan is Assistant Professor, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida
Goodhue, Rachael E.
Professor, Agricultural Economist-AES
Agricultural Marketing and Organization, Contracting, Pesticide Use and Regulation, Agricultural Policy, Agri-environmental Policy, Natural Resources and Property Rights, Bio-economic Modeling of Agricultural Production Systems, Technology Adoption |
| Publication Date | Jan 1, 2012 |
| Date Added | Jun 13, 2012 |
| Copyright | © The Regents of the University of California |
| Copyright Year | 2012 |
| Description | Many California citrus growers, especially those with large acreages, rely to some extent on beneficial insects and make augmentative releases. |
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