بعض العوامل المؤثرة في مكافحة الآفات الزراعية في الأردن

الملخص EN

Plant Protection as well as weed control are effective measures for increasing agricultural production However, the mam objective of this research was to identify some factors affecting the control of various pests, with emphasis on weed control.

Results showed that the sources of information in recognizing the pests arc diversified Private sector extension agents and agricultural extension agents are the most effective sourccs.

llic results explained that farmers are more knowledgeable in controlling insects and diseases than weeds.

Fanners use many kinds of pesticides with various rates of application for the same pesticide This reflected the lack of technical knowledge in pest control among farmers The practice of weed control is the most costly, especially under surface irrigation.