The effects of human cultures on concepts of pest management will also be explored. Includes identification of major orders and common families. On Demand 1 cr. SEM 1 Maximum 4 cr. Junior standing and as determined for each offering.
Students participate in preparing and presenting discussion material.
Management of insects and other pests via an integration of control strategies. ID and biology of key insect pests. Pesticide classification, modes of action, properties, chemical application technology and calibration will be covered. Modern pesticide delivery systems including genetic transformation of crops and biopesticides will be included. Examples from horticulture, field and row crops will be used.