Pest management practices used by West Virginia corn growers

The purpose of this study was to provide information that might be useful to researchers and extension personnel at West Virginia University in developing and designing educational programs concerning pest management for corn farmers. This research identified current trends in management practices, insect, fungal, and weed problems, and educational needs so that instructional materials can be designed to meet clientele needs. Data were collected via 100 questionnaires mailed to farmers in the top ten corn producing counties in West Virginia. Of these, thirty-three useable surveys were returned.;It was found that Gray leaf spot and Maize virus were the most prevalent diseases; Johnson grass, Pigweed and Fall panicum were the weeds most injurious; Corn borer, Stalk borer, and Root worms were the most injurious insects; and, of vertebrates, deer were the most common pests affecting West Virginia corn producers. Field inspections, cultivation, and use of pest thresholds were the most common control measures used by farmers.

Name thesis:degree_name

MS

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Agricultural & Extension Education

Year dc:date.available

2001

Author dc:creator

• Wilkerson, Leasa Dianne

Contributors dc:contributor

• Layle D. Lawrence.

• Agricultural education
• Agronomy

Identifier

https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/1331

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:researchrepository.wvu.edu:etd-2334