Rapid Delivery of Regional Pest Alerts Using an Interactive Internet Site

Authors

Jerry D. Neufeld, University of IdahoFollow
Steve J. Reddy, University of IdahoFollow
Jeffrey S. Miller, University of IdahoFollow
Cedric A. Shock, Oregon State UniversityFollow

Volume

45

Issue

5

Abstract

A Web site/email-based pest alert system was developed to notify people interested in crop production of pest outbreaks or forecasts of outbreaks. When pest outbreaks are confirmed or predicted, an email notification is immediately sent to subscribers. Links to pest management information are included. In 2006, the service had 465 subscribers and 31,000 Web visits. As a result of this service, an average of 11% of subscribers reduced the number of sprays applied to their crops, and 54% of all subscribers increased field scouting to document pest levels. This system has helped increase the adoption of IPM practices.

Recommended Citation

Neufeld, J. D., Reddy, S. J., Miller, J. S., & Shock, C. A. (2007). Rapid Delivery of Regional Pest Alerts Using an Interactive Internet Site. The Journal of Extension, 45(5), Article 24. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol45/iss5/24