Course Description
An introduction to entomological science as a foundation for recognition and management of insect pests in agriculture, landscape, and urban environments. Emphasis is on concepts of integrated pest management using a combination of cultural, biological, and chemical control strategies.
Athena Title
INSECT PEST MGT
Prerequisite
(PBIO 1220 and PBIO 1220L) or (BIOL 1104 and BIOL 1104L) or BIOL 1108-1108L
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students develop an understanding of the major management strategies for pest insects. Knowledge of insect anatomy, physiology, and taxonomy will be developed by students in the course as a basis for understanding key mortality factors that are used for creating integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for pests. IPM programs of major insect pests in a variety of different commodities are provided as a procedure for students to understand how economic, social, and regulatory factors influence what control procedures are chosen for individual insects.
Topical Outline
1. General Aspects of Agricultural Entomology 2. Insect Pest Management (IPM) 3. Preventive Control 4. Insect Monitoring and Determination of Action Thresholds 5. Suppressive Control 6. Legislative Control 7. Management of Landscape Pests 8. Management of Vegetable Pests 9. Management of Fruit and Nut Pests 10. Management of Row Crop Pests 11. Management of Cotton Pests 12. Management of Forage and Small Grain Pests 13. Management of Livestock, Poultry, and Social Pests
Syllabus