Agricultural Entomology

Insects in agriculture: pests, beneficials and their management.

PLSC-240 Year 2 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon

Offered by HSM University · Plant Science

Course content

  1. 1Insects and agricultureComing
  2. 2Insect anatomyComing
  3. 3Insect physiologyComing
  4. 4Growth and metamorphosisComing
  5. 5Insect classificationComing
  6. 6Insect pests of field cropsComing
  7. 7Pests of stored grainComing
  8. 8PollinatorsComing
  9. 9Natural enemiesComing
  10. 10Insect monitoring and thresholdsComing
  11. 11Insecticides and resistanceComing
  12. 12Managing an insect outbreakComing

Requirements

Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.

Description

Insects in agriculture: pests, beneficials and their management.

Part of the Agriculture & Food stream, typically taken in year 2.