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Extension Pest Management Pilot Projects - Softcover

B. D. Blair

 
9780266058212: Extension Pest Management Pilot Projects

Synopsis

This book evaluates pest management projects funded between 1971 and 1975 across 29 states. The author, an Extension Entomologist and Professor, examines the accomplishments, operations, and procedures of these projects to guide future pest management program development. The study analyzes the effectiveness of various personnel involved- steering committees, project leaders, scouts, and producers- and the results of interdisciplinary cooperation. The book examines the projects' impact on pesticide usage, energy efficiency, and new technologies. The author concludes that these pilot programs contributed to pest management advancements, particularly in economic efficiency. The book provides insights for implementing pest management programs, balancing economic considerations with environmental concerns, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders in agriculture.

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