Economic Impact of Apple Maggot Infestation in Washington
Author: R. Karina Gallardo, Suzette P. Galinato, David Granatstein
Published: 2016
Summary: The objectives of this project were: 1) To calculate the current direct short-term costs associated with apple maggot - hearafter AM- in quarantine and non-quarantine areas for conventional and organic apple production. 2) To estimate the indirect and induced costs of a potential AM spread in non-quarantine areas for the Washington State's economy