The Environmental Effects of Adopting IPM Techniques: The Case of Peach Producers
1999 ◽
Vol 31
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pp. 551-564
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AbstractThe impact of adopting integrated pest management (IPM) techniques is examined for peach producers in eight states accounting for most of the U.S. production. The method accounts for self-selectivity, simultaneity, and the pesticide demand equations are theoretically consistent with a restricted-profit function. Biological pest management techniques tend to reduce pesticide use and pesticide toxicity substantially, while pesticide-efficiency techniques (using scouting and economic thresholds) have an increasing effect on pesticide use and toxicity, and cultural techniques have an insignificant effect on pesticide use and toxicity.
1996 ◽
Vol 25
(2)
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pp. 149-160
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1999 ◽
Vol 28
(1)
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pp. 01-25
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2003 ◽
Vol 30
(2)
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pp. 67-104
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