Several methods have been developed to support farmers in the management of the fall armyworm (), which is a serious threat to maize production in Africa. These include the local soap Palmida, neem oil, and the semi-synthetic pesticide Emacot 19 EC. Based on Rogers' innovation theory, this study aimed to analyze farmers' perceptions of the characteristics of these control methods in order to identify potential obstacles to their adoption. The study used a quantitative (individual survey) and qualitative (focus groups interviews) approach to collect data from maize farmers. The results showed that the success of a management method at the farmer level will depend on its potential to minimize protection costs, its speed in eliminating larvae in an infested field, its accessibility in the farmer's immediate environment and the simplicity of its preparation and application. Considering these factors, Emacot 19 EC and Palmida soap are more likely to be adopted by farmers. This suggests that an effective extension strategy in Benin should focus on these two control products.

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农民对创新特征和采用的看法：贝宁三种秋粘虫（Spodopterafrugiperda）管理方法的证据


已经开发出多种方法来支持农民管理草地贪夜蛾，这种草地贪夜蛾对非洲的玉米生产构成严重威胁。其中包括当地肥皂 Palmida、印楝油和半合成农药 Emacot 19 EC。基于罗杰斯的创新理论，本研究旨在分析农民对这些控制方法特征的看法，以找出采用这些方法的潜在障碍。该研究采用定量（个人调查）和定性（焦点小组访谈）方法从玉米种植者那里收集数据。结果表明，管理方法在农民层面的成功取决于其最大限度地降低保护成本的潜力、消除受感染田地幼虫的速度、在农民直接环境中的可及性以及其准备和应用的简单性。考虑到这些因素，Emacot 19 EC 和 Palmida 肥皂更有可能被农民采用。这表明贝宁的有效推广策略应侧重于这两种控制产品。