Abstract

Ofuoku, A. U. Egho, E. O. and Enujeke, E. C.

The adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) among farmers in Central Agro-ecological Zone of
Delta State, Nigeria was assessed. Three hundred and twenty farmers were selected and interviewed
with the use of structured interview schedule. The findings revealed that 15:63% of the farmers adopted
the technology but extension contact was not encouraging. Result of the probit model analysis showed
that marital status, household size, involvement of every household member was the significant
demographic factors influencing the use of the innovation. There is therefore the need to embark on
aggressive extension campaign for the utilization and popularization of the technology among farmers.
Extension agents should select contact farmers from among those that are married, middle-aged,
willing to involve all household members in decision making for rapid technology adoption and
diffusion.