IPM-FFS and farmers' pest management knowledge in Can Tho, Vietnam

Issue Date

1998

Abstract

A survey of 99 farmers revealed that most of the farmers trained in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and all those surveyed who were not trained in IPM used insecticides because they perceived the use of such as effective pest control method. However, the IPM training significantly reduced their use of insecticides. More trained than non-trained farmers did not spray insecticides during the period covering 0-40 days after sowing (DAS). A lesser percentage of trained than non-trained farmers sprayed insecticides. The training increased the use of non-chemical control measures such as proper water management and use of small ducks as predators. Consequently, expenses for insecticides were reduced. Majority of the trained farmers often consulted technicians while none among the non- trained farmers did so. Gender had a significant correlation with pest management knowledge. Among the 55 knowledge items in the questionnaire, males' correct answer (20 for trained and 15.2 for non-trained) were higher than females' (15.9 for trained and the 12.9 for non-trained). Education and training had a positive significant effect on the farmers' knowledge knowledge scores.

Source or Periodical Title

Journal of Environmental Science and Management

ISSN

0119-1144

Volume

2

Issue

254

Page

54-60

Document Type

Article

College

School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM)

Frequency

semi-annually

Physical Description

tables

Language

English

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