AGRI 3230

Students will survey the evolution of agricultural pest management paradigms and the ecological impacts of changing approaches over time. Practical examples will be used to distinguish between cultural, physical, biological, behavioural, and chemical pest management strategies, and the ecological impacts of each. Current and historical case studies will guide critical assessment of the promise and reality of Integrated Pest Management, Genetic Modification, Sterile Insect Release, and emerging pest management technologies. Restrictions on pest management tactics imposed by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency and the Canadian organic standards, and the practical impacts of these rules, will be considered in light of the regulations' guiding principles and intent.