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Evaluating and Comparing Residential Uses and Perceptions of Fertilizers and Deicers

Craska, Heather Diane
http://orcid.org/0009-0001-3415-8880
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1682029721703693

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2023, Master of Environmental Science, Miami University, Environmental Sciences.
Applying fertilizers and deicers are two prevalent forms of property maintenance in the Midwest, however, these practices contribute to negative environmental impacts when applied incorrectly. While fertilizer use is well researched, deicer use on private properties is not. The objectives of this research are to 1) ascertain whether the patterns of fertilizer use are different from those of deicer in Hamilton County, Ohio and 2) determine what factors influence a resident’s decision to use these materials. Survey data was collected from 110 single family households (38.9% response rate) to determine fertilizer and deicer usage and perceptions. Respondents are motivated by property appearance to apply fertilizers. In contrast, deicer use stems from safety concerns. Respondents were significantly more likely to consider the environmental impact of fertilizers than deicers and to try to use fertilizers in an environmentally safe manner. Additionally, respondents reported that using deicers is a more neighborly practice while using fertilizers reflects more positively on them as members of their neighborhood. These findings highlight key differences between residential motivations of fertilizer and deicer application. Identifying these differences can contribute to the development of more effective educational and outreach programs to reduce the negative environmental impacts of fertilization and deicing.
Amélie Davis, Dr. (Advisor)
Ryan Gunderson, Dr. (Committee Member)
Michele Simmons, Dr. (Committee Member)
60 p.
Environmental Science; Geography
Fertilizer; Deicer; Land Use; Education; Environmental Science

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  • Craska, H. D. (2023). Evaluating and Comparing Residential Uses and Perceptions of Fertilizers and Deicers [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1682029721703693

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Craska, Heather. Evaluating and Comparing Residential Uses and Perceptions of Fertilizers and Deicers. 2023. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1682029721703693.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Craska, Heather. "Evaluating and Comparing Residential Uses and Perceptions of Fertilizers and Deicers." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2023. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1682029721703693

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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