The Effect of Seasonal Climate Changes on the Growth and Abundance of the Olive Fly Pest

Seyedeh Ameneh Sajjadi¹, Roghayeh Fallah Golkari² and Jafar Azizi³*
¹Department of Agronomy Science, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran
²Master Graduated from Department of Agricultural Management, Rasht Branch, IAU, Rasht, Iran
³Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics, Islamic Azad University, Rasht Branch, Rasht, Iran
*Corresponding Author: Jafar Azizi, Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics, Islamic Azad University, Rasht Branch, Rasht, Iran.

Published: April 04, 2023

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Abstract  

Olive is one of the strategic products that it is very important to maintain its position in the areas that benefit from it. The olive fly is the most important pest of this tree, and a comprehensive investigation of the negative effects and consequences of this problem can greatly help to preserve this strategic product. The findings of the research showed that climate changes are effective on the abundance of the olive fly and the highest abundance occurs with temperature changes in the summer season. Considering its many effects on the social and economic life of farmers and the problems of farmers in fighting this plant pest, emphasizing the effective preservation of the environment from pesticides and olive fly repellants, training and promotion courses by expert experts are suggested. Agricultural institutes should be held for farmers.

Keywords: Climate Change; Olive Fly; Seasonal Changes; Social Effects