Table 7 Distribution of the researched guides according to the reasons the farmers are reluctant to apply the pest control methods of the fruit fly from their point of view

Lack of farmers’ knowledge and information on bio-control methods of fruit flies

Small size of agricultural holdings

Lack of specialized extension seminars to educate farmers

Lack of specialized bulletins and posters

Lack of farmers’ awareness of the effects of pesticides and chemical fertilizers on the environment

Weak communication channels between research centers, agricultural extension, and farmers

Failure to provide the fruit fly application for biological control

Farmers are not convinced of the biological control of fruit flies and believe that chemicals should be used to increase agricultural productivity

Farmers’ belief in the high cost of bio-control of fruit flies and reduced production