Courses > AGR100 - Plant Pest and Disease Management
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Introduction to the common pests and diseases of agricultural crops, with emphasis on local crops and greenhouse problems. Principles of integrated pest management (IPM) and proper identification and monitoring of pest and disease populations. Economic thresholds and selection of appropriate management strategies with least-toxic methods will be stressed. Cultural, chemical, and biological controls in applied situations will be presented.
Units
3 unit
Hours
2 hours lecture 3 hours labratory
Length
17 weeks
Graded
Credit course taken for grade or for credit/no credit