Survey Questionnaire

(Entomologist)

Name of the Interviewer: ___________________ Date: _________

Farmer’s Details:
Name of the Farmer: _____________________
Age: _________________
Education: ___________________
Land owned: ___________________ Acres
Crops grown:
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1. Is your crop affected by pests? Yes / No

2. How frequently is your crop being affected by pests?

Once every crop

More than once every crop
None

3. Do you use pesticides in your farm?

Yes
No
Don’t know

4. How frequently do you use pesticides in your farm?

Twice in a year

Four times in a year

More than Four times in a year

5. Do you treat the seeds before sowing for pest control? Yes / No

If Yes, specify:

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6. What alternative methods do you use to control pests?

Crop Rotation Method

Bio-pesticides
Chemical Pesticides
Integrated Pest Management

7. How often do you meet experts for consultation to control pests?

Before cultivation

During cultivation

Never

8. Have you undergone any training on pest control? Yes / No

If Yes, specify:

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9. Does use of pesticides affect soil fertility? Explain.

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