Detection of pests, estimates of pest damage and pest control. Pests of garden, garbage, restaurant and hospital. The student will become familiar with the principal urban insect and arachnid pests, their life histories, the damage they cause and methods of control. Pests in Urban Waste 13 Miscellaneous Resources Lecture notes which outline the main points and textbook page references are provided for each topic. Questions that address the objectives of each lecture are provided.
Web access is available to enrolled students who are given a web address.
Internet access allows students to cross reference particular items or topics with related subjects. The CD provides many descriptive line drawings and photographs. Urban Pest Control in Australia. Chapman and Hall, London. Protection of Buildings from Subterranean Termites - Prevention, Detection and Treatment of Infestation.