Community engagement in biosecurity: Evaluating the role of knowledge and incentives in the area wide management of Mediterranean fruit fly in Western Australia

Maria Lourdes Isabel Arevalo-Vigne

doi:10.4225/23/599a5f6f61ed8

Community engagement in biosecurity: Evaluating the role of knowledge and incentives in the area wide management of Mediterranean fruit fly in Western Australia

Maria Lourdes Isabel Arevalo-Vigne

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Abstract

The effectiveness of controlling Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) Ceratitis capitata in Western Australia can be jeopardised by a lack of cooperation among growers and the general public and amongst each of these groups. This research, based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour, analyses the factors reducing an individual's intention to control fruit fly on their property. The results found that knowledge plays a significant role in the intention to control Medfly. Communicating scientific information to educate people on fruit fly biology can increase participation of the entire community in Area Wide Management of Medfly.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Kingwell, Ross, Supervisor White, Ben, Supervisor Longnecker, Nancy, Supervisor
Award date	14 Jul 2017
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4225/23/599a5f6f61ed8
Publication status	Unpublished - 2017

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