Discussions of insect pest management requirements on farms, gardens,forests, and urban environments, along with descriptions of controlmethods, materials, and equipment. Concepts and information of broad interest andapplication will be emphasized. The laboratory will first explore the generalfeatures of insect external and internal morphology. Thelast three laboratories will involve field trips to see pest managementin practice.
All exams are closed book and semi-cumulative.
Insect pests of farm, garden and orchard, 8th ed. Introduction to the course objectives, organization,requirements, instructors, and grading. Lecture 2 . Insect structure and function. Lecture 3 .