Abstract
Two populations of Indiana farmers—those who use and those who do not use crop consultants—were surveyed for their attitudes toward integrated pest management (IPM). Information was obtained by a closed-question mail survey. Results indicate that farmers involved in IPM programs are younger, have been farming fewer years, and have more schooling. The IPM farmer was less likely to apply insecticides as prophylactic treatments. Herbicide use did not differ between IPM and non-IPM farmers. Farmers using crop consultants were satisfied with the service provided. Farmers without crop consultants expressed a greater interest in marketing and soil fertility advice than in pest management advice. Currently, no Indiana consultant provides marketing advice as part of the services offered.
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