Impact on Practices Surveys
A variety of surveys were conducted between November 2008 and March 2009 to determine the impact of this project on changes in pest management practices especially in regards to the use of azinphosmethyl. Additional surveys are planned for 2010 including surveys regarding the use of the Decision Aid System (DAS).
Survey Results
July 2008 Consultant Survey
The first set of surveys went out to apple industry consultants in July 2008. The results are now available for viewing online here or for downloading. Another survey is being prepared and will go out again later in 2009 or early to compare with the 2008 result to detect changes in implementation. The consultant survey results are available for downloading PDF.
2009 Apple Grower Survey
The apple grower survey returns came in during July 2009. Results of this survey are being analyzed. The report should be available by winter 2009/2010.
Implementation Unit Members' Survey
During the Fall 2008 IU meetings members were asked to respond to a series of questions evaluating the usefulness of PMTP and the material presented at the meetings. The results of that survey can be viewed here.
Audience Participation Survey
PMTP participated at several industry events between November 2008 and March 2009, as well as during the December 2008 WSU IPM Fruit School. Audiences consisting of growers, managers, fieldmen, consultants and farm workers were surveyed (using the Turning Point™ audience response system) on their knowledge regarding the use and phase-out of AZM, general pesticide use and alternative pest management practices. Additionally, they where surveyed about the impact on their pest management practices resulting directly from this program. The results of that survey can be viewed here.
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