Author:
White J.M.,Allen P.G.,Moffitt L.J.,Kingsley P.P.
Abstract
AbstractAn areawide program for biological control of the alfalfa weevil showed expected economic benefits of $2.2 billion, expressed in present value terms. Alfalfa producers and consumers of livestock products are the main beneficiaries. The control program was highly successful, with a benefit/cost ratio of about 91. Not all areawide biological pest control programs will be as successful; a benefit-cost analysis like the one described here should be performed before areawide control is initiated to identify programs expected to provide economic benefits.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)
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