Research Article

Professional Roles of Agrochemical Dealers in Pest Management: Implications for IPM Adoption in Southeastern Anatolia, Türkiye

Number: Advanced Online Publication Early Pub Date: November 7, 2026
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Professional Roles of Agrochemical Dealers in Pest Management: Implications for IPM Adoption in Southeastern Anatolia, Türkiye

Abstract

This study, conducted in Southeastern Anatolia in 2024, aimed to evaluate the communication and cooperation of plant protection product dealers with other agricultural actors, as well as their professional approaches. A survey was carried out with 131 randomly selected agrochemical dealers in Diyarbakır, Mardin, and Şanlıurfa. Results showed that 86% of dealers do not collaborate with any agricultural institution beyond official procedures. While 82% reported no deficiencies in identifying harmful organisms, 62% found plant protection product prices very expensive. The most sold products were insecticides (41%), followed by herbicides (39%) and fungicides (20%). Dealers stated that 65% of farmers lack knowledge about biological control, 45% about Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and early warning systems, and 34% about technical IPM support. Only 21% partially use early warning systems. While making pesticide recommendations, 85% of dealers prioritize registered products specific to pests, and 86% follow label dosages. Given the critical role of Agrochemical dealers in agricultural production, human health, and the environment, it is essential that they are professionally qualified and subject to effective monitoring to minimize potential economic and environmental risks. The findings indicate that agrochemical dealers function as de facto advisory actors rather than merely input suppliers, yet their limited integration with institutional IPM frameworks represents a critical bottleneck for sustainable pest management in the region.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Pesticides and Toxicology, Plant Protection (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

November 7, 2026

Publication Date

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Submission Date

February 23, 2026

Acceptance Date

June 1, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Number: Advanced Online Publication

APA
Akat, O., Sezgin, M., Ölmez Bayhan, S., & Bayhan, E. (2026). Professional Roles of Agrochemical Dealers in Pest Management: Implications for IPM Adoption in Southeastern Anatolia, Türkiye. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım Ve Doğa Dergisi, Advanced Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1880978
AMA
1.Akat O, Sezgin M, Ölmez Bayhan S, Bayhan E. Professional Roles of Agrochemical Dealers in Pest Management: Implications for IPM Adoption in Southeastern Anatolia, Türkiye. KSU J. Agric Nat. 2026;(Advanced Online Publication). doi:10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1880978
Chicago
Akat, Ozan, Muhlis Sezgin, Selime Ölmez Bayhan, and Erol Bayhan. 2026. “Professional Roles of Agrochemical Dealers in Pest Management: Implications for IPM Adoption in Southeastern Anatolia, Türkiye”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım Ve Doğa Dergisi, no. Advanced Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1880978.
EndNote
Akat O, Sezgin M, Ölmez Bayhan S, Bayhan E (November 7, 2026) Professional Roles of Agrochemical Dealers in Pest Management: Implications for IPM Adoption in Southeastern Anatolia, Türkiye. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım ve Doğa Dergisi Advanced Online Publication
IEEE
[1]O. Akat, M. Sezgin, S. Ölmez Bayhan, and E. Bayhan, “Professional Roles of Agrochemical Dealers in Pest Management: Implications for IPM Adoption in Southeastern Anatolia, Türkiye”, KSU J. Agric Nat., no. Advanced Online Publication, Nov. 2026, doi: 10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1880978.
ISNAD
Akat, Ozan - Sezgin, Muhlis - Ölmez Bayhan, Selime - Bayhan, Erol. “Professional Roles of Agrochemical Dealers in Pest Management: Implications for IPM Adoption in Southeastern Anatolia, Türkiye”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım ve Doğa Dergisi. Advanced Online Publication (November 7, 2026). https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1880978.
JAMA
1.Akat O, Sezgin M, Ölmez Bayhan S, Bayhan E. Professional Roles of Agrochemical Dealers in Pest Management: Implications for IPM Adoption in Southeastern Anatolia, Türkiye. KSU J. Agric Nat. 2026. doi:10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1880978.
MLA
Akat, Ozan, et al. “Professional Roles of Agrochemical Dealers in Pest Management: Implications for IPM Adoption in Southeastern Anatolia, Türkiye”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım Ve Doğa Dergisi, no. Advanced Online Publication, Nov. 2026, doi:10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1880978.
Vancouver
1.Ozan Akat, Muhlis Sezgin, Selime Ölmez Bayhan, Erol Bayhan. Professional Roles of Agrochemical Dealers in Pest Management: Implications for IPM Adoption in Southeastern Anatolia, Türkiye. KSU J. Agric Nat. 2026 Nov. 7;(Advanced Online Publication). doi:10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1880978


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