Analysis of factors affecting the acceptance of using Bracon bee for biological control of bean cocoon worm among bean farmers in Boyer-Ahmad county
Subject Areas : Agricultural Economics Research
Ayatollah Karami
1
(Professor of Agricultural Economics, Department of Rural Development Management, Yasouj University, Yasouj, Iran.)
Maryam Sharifzadeh
2
(Associate Professor of Agricultural Extension & Rural Development, Department of Rural Development Management, Yasouj University, Yasouj, Iran.)
Aazam Ghorbani
3
(Master's student in sustainable agriculture promotion and education, Department of Rural Development Management, Yasouj University, Yasouj, Iran.)
Keywords: biological control, Planned Behavior, Probit Model, Bracon Bee,
Abstract :
The aim of this study was to investigate the factors affecting the acceptance of the use of Bracon bees for biological control of bean cocoon worm among bean growers in Boyer-Ahmad county. The data collection tool is a researcher-made questionnaire that is based on science and theory. Findings indicate that there is a causal relationship between behavioral intention and acceptance factor among respondents, which indicates that the intention of users to accept this technology is negative. The variable of perception of control over behavior has a significant negative direct effect on the acceptance behavior of Bracon bees among respondents and shows that the perception of control over behavior among bean growers in this study compared to acceptance of biological control behavior against bean cocoon worm pest. So in terms of behavior and intent, it is likely that bean growers who have not had a biological struggle in previous years. Seeing the results of using this technology around them, its difficulty has collapsed for them and they have felt more control over the situation.