Identification, classification and life cycles of economically important insects, plant pathogens, and weeds. Pest management methods: cultural practices, chemical control, biological control, host plant resistance, etc. (3H, 3L, 4C). I.

This course is designed for second-year students in Agricultural Technology. It is required for students in the Landscape and Turf and the Crop Production options, an elective for other options.

Course coordinator: Dr. Anton Baudoin (PPWS)

Educational objectives:
Having successfully completed this course, students will be able to:

1. Describe the basic characteristics and classification of the major groups of pest organisms including insects, plant pathogens, and weeds.
2. Describe, in general terms, the procedures required for correct identification and diagnosis of pest problems, and for predicting whether an economic problem exists or is likely to develop.
3. Describe the major management strategies and techniques available for insects, plant pathogens, and weeds, and discuss their relative effectiveness, advantages, and drawbacks.

Department of Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science
Last updated: July 6, 2005