AGRI 203

Integrated pest management (IPM) will be examined as a decision-making process for agricultural and non-agricultural settings. The use of pest scouting data and thresholds to make management decisions will be examined and practiced. A range of pest management strategies (chemical, biological, cultural – including different methods of breeding, physical) will be explored. Pesticide issues such as pesticide treadmill, resistance, secondary pest outbreaks, and environmental impact will be discussed. Hands-on barn, lab and greenhouse activities will be incorporated into lectures. Note: Field trips outside of class time may be required. Please check with the department for details. -- Prerequisite -- None. -- Corequisite -- None. -- Pre or Corequisite -- AGRI 163.