Özet:

Diseases and pests have a significant impact on the amount and quality of hazelnuts obtained from a unit area in our country, which contributes significantly to global hazelnut production. Pesticides have been used extensively in hazelnut production, particularly in recent years, and producers face numerous dangers and risks in the selection, preparation, application, and management of pesticide wastes in our country's hazelnut growing enterprises. However, there is no information about risk awareness. A survey study was used in this study to determine the risk perceptions of hazelnut producers throughout the process, from plant protection product selection to pesticide application. The investigation was conducted in the provinces of Ordu, Giresun, Samsun, Sakarya, Trabzon, and Düzce. Of the producers whose risk perceptions about plant protection products were assessed, 62 percent adhere to the recommended dosage, 79.4 percent do not adhere to the economic damage threshold, 90 percent adhere to meteorological conditions during application, 32.9 percent do not calibrate tools and equipment, and personal protective equipment is not used. It was determined that usage rates are extremely low, and that non-standard equipment is being used. It was determined that the level of pesticide education, hazelnut production area, hazelnut farming experience, pesticide use experience, and education levels have an effect on producers' risk perceptions. According to the producer profile in the area, extension activities supported by demonstrations should be planned separately, beginning with the selection of pesticides, preparation, and application, and moving on to the inclusion of the new technologies in the chemical control system and projects aimed at reducing the volume of pesticide use.

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