Online survey on insect pest management targets growers

Researchers at Purdue University and The College of Wooster and are asking growers to participate in a study titled “Insect Pest Management in Vegetable Crops Survey.”

The purpose of this study is to gather information on insect pest management practices and strategies used by vegetable producers in the Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic regions. The information provided will help direct pest management research and Extension programs in specialty crop production.

You must be at least 18 years of age to participate. The survey will take approximately 20-25 minutes to complete. The survey is anonymous and the researchers have pledged to keep your data confidential. Only aggregated results will be reported in any publications or presentations about the study.

In appreciation of your participation in the survey, you can choose to enter a raffle for a hardcopy of one of two complementary production guides:  the Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers ($21 value), or the Mid-Atlantic Commercial Vegetable Production Guide ($25 value). Instructions for entering the raffle will be given at the end of the survey.

To begin the online survey, click this link.

Participation in this study is voluntary and you may withdraw from participation at any time. If you have any questions, you may contact the researchers:

Carlo Moreno (First point of contact) The College of Wooster 931 College Mall, Wooster, OH, 44691 Phone: 330-287-1982 Email: cmoreno@wooster.edu

Elizabeth Long Purdue University 901 W. State Street, Lafayette, IN 47907 Phone: 765-496-1918 Email: long132@purdue.edu