Wildlife and Other Miscellaneous Questions
Carrot growers were asked to give information on any wildlife pests they may have encountered,
specifically deer and woodchucks. Table 6 summarizes the results of this question.
Table 6: Wildlife Pests and Control Measures
| Animal |
Problem? |
Chemical Control |
Other Control |
| Yes |
No |
Practice |
Responses |
Practice |
Responses |
| Deer | 6 | 4 | - | - | Shooting | 3 |
| Woodchucks | 6 | 4 | Fumigation | 4 | Shooting | 1 |
| | | | | Trapping | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 10 | - | - | - | - |
Growers were also asked questions relating to their pesticide handling practices and other
pesticide-related information. Each question is listed below, with a summary of the responses.
1. Are you a certified pesticide applicator?
Yes No
Nine of the 11 growers indicated that they were certified pesticide applicators. Two of the
growers did not answer this question. Therefore, all the carrot growers who responded to this
question were certified pesticide applicators.
Table 7: Cost of Pesticides Used by Carrot Growers*
2. How much did you spend on chemical
pest control per acre in 1996?
| 0$ | less than $50 |
| $51-75 | $76-100 |
| $101-150 | $151-200 |
| $201-250 | Over $250 |
|
| Cost Range (per acre) | Responses |
| Less than $50 | 2 |
| $76-100 | 1 |
| $101-150 | 2 |
| $151-200 | 1 |
| $201-250 | 1 |
| Over $250 | 3 |
|
| *These figures are based on total farm acreage, not just carrot acreage. |
Table 8: Calibration of Pesticide Application Equipment
| Frequency | Responses |
| Two to three times per season | 5 |
| Once per season | 2 |
| Before each application | 1 |
| Other Responses |
| Custom applicator does some spraying | 1 |
| Also, acreage vs. volume sprayed, each time | 1 |
|
3. How often do you calibrate your pesticide application equipment?
At the time of equipment purchase
Once a season
Every 2 to 3 years
Before each application
2 to 3 times a season
Never
Other
|
Table 9: Pesticide Storage Practices
4. What practices do you use when storing pesticides?
Stored with non-pesticide materials
Locked up in "pesticide only" location
Stored only in original containers
Stored in unlocked "pesticide only" location
Other
|
| Practice | Responses |
| Locked up in "pesticide only" location | 8 |
| Stored only in original containers | 6 |
|
Table 10: Disposal of Unwanted Pesticides
| Practice | Responses |
| Return to manufacturer/dealer | 8 |
| Carryover to next season | 6 |
| Pesticide clean-up day | 1 |
| Don't have any | 1 |
|
5. How do you dispose of unwanted pesticides?
Give to other growers
Return to pesticide manufacturer/dealer
Landfill
Spray on non-crop land areas
Carryover to next season
Bury
Do not have any unwanted/unused pesticides
Other
|
Table 11: Disposal of Empty Pesticide Containers
6. How do you dispose of empty pesticide containers?
Bury
Landfill after triple-rinsing
Return to pesticide manufacturer or dealer
Burn
Recycle after triple-rinsing
Other
|
| Practice | Responses |
| Burn | 9 |
| Landfill after triple-rinsing | 1 |
| Bury | 1 |
| Return to manufacturer/dealer | 1 |
|
Table 12: Pesticide Decision Making
| Who Recommends? | Responses |
| Cornell Recommends | 9 |
| Extension agent/specialist | 8 |
| Past success with product | 8 |
| Chemical salesperson | 7 |
| Another farmer/grower | 6 |
| Farm supply dealer | 6 |
| Private consultant | 4 |
| Magazine, radio, or TV ad | 2 |
|
7. Who recommends, or how do you decide which pesticides to use on your fields?
Magazine, radio or TV advertisement
Farm supply dealer
Past success with product
Cooperative Extension agent or specialist
Chemical salesperson
Cornell Recommends
Another farmer/grower
Private consultant
Other
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