The level of Knowledge For AL-Ramadi Farmers To White Fly (med fly) And It's Relation With Some Independent Factors

Abstract

The aim of this study is to identify the knowledge level of orchard farmers in ramadi province to a citrus pest (white fly) specifically in al-sofia and al-jazeraa areas. A random sample with a percentage of (30%) were chosen out of (92) farmers that means the sample was (28) farmers .A standard measure of (23) questionnaire with a total grade (degree of 46) fixed to answer by farmers in a layout sheet.Results showed that the knowledge level of farmers to this pest was approximately (3-38) degree with an average of (17.5) degree, and the general look to this pest was medium, this weakness in knowledge which in focused on the identification of destructive stage, control and the identification of the insect .also, the a significant correlation between the knowledge level and the independent factors such as (the area and relation of farmers with information sources).The study also included number of recommendations to farmers related to this pest and methods of this control.