Pest control methods with special emphasis on non-chemical and environmentally friendly approaches to pest management. Pest resistance management. Integration of IPM in integrated farming systems. IPM research procedures, bioinformatics including statistics, computer networking to access IPM data, and use of computers in the design and evaluation of IPM programs. IPM research planning, management and team building.
Pesticide use education and policy.
IPM in experiment station management. Socioeconomic impact assessment of IPM programs. For each of the components, a series of field experiments and exercises are arranged to furnish participant with practical experience and hands-on exposure. Information packages on each component is provided, which can be used as reference material and utilized in local training programs. This training program has been designed to provide participants with the knowledge they will require to develop and test innovative approaches for pest management.