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Research and IPM
Almond Production in California:
A Study of Pest Management Practices, Issues, and Concerns
Part 4: Impressions of IPM
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(Questions asked in both Version A and B of the questionnaire)
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Q17. When did you first learn about IPM or Integrated Pest Management?
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Percent
(n=302) |
| NEVER HEARD OF IPM |
11 |
| BEFORE 1971 |
4 |
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1971-1980
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14 |
| 1981-1990 |
35 |
| 1991-PRESENT |
36 |
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Q18. From whom did you first learn about IPM?
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Percent
(n=275) |
| A FRIEND OR NEIGHBOR |
5 |
| FARM SUPPLY DEALER |
3 |
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PRIVATE CONSULTANT OR PCA
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19 |
| UC FARM ADVISOR OR SPECIALIST |
14 |
| UC PUBLICATION |
8 |
| ALMOND BOARD OF CALIFORNIA |
1 |
| CAFF'S BIOS PROGRAM |
4 |
| TRADE PUBLICATION |
8 |
| NEWSPAPER OR MAGAZINE OTHER THAN TRADE PUBLICATION |
3 |
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OTHER
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7 |
| MULTIPLE SOURCES INDICATED |
28 |
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Q19. Overall, how knowledgeable do you feel you are about IPM in almonds? |
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Percent
(n=276) |
| NOT AT ALL KNOWLEDGEABLE |
9 |
| SOMEWHAT KNOWLEDGEABLE |
41 |
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MODERATELY KNOWLEDGEABLE
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37 |
| VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE |
13 |
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Q20. Think about the main pest management approaches you currently use. How would you rate your use of
IPM in each of the pest areas listed below?
Below, rate your use of IPM in each pest area listed.
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| Pest Area |
Percent
(n=264 to 278) |
| NOT AT ALL |
A LITTLE |
MODERATE |
A LOT |
| A. |
Insects and Mites |
9 |
27 |
36 |
28 |
| B. |
Weeds |
29 |
31 |
31 |
9 |
| C. |
Diseases
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22 |
32 |
35 |
11 |
| D. |
Nematodes |
58 |
22 |
16 |
4 |
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