Course Code : ABF 320
Course Title : Integrated Insect and Mite Management
Weekly lecture and application hours of the course: 3-0
Course Description:The course covers in depth the basic principles of Integrated Insect and Mite Management with a focus on species present onthe island. In the first part of the course we focus on: Pests and their importance for human activities, applied ecology of pests, pest monitoringand forecasting, mechanical, physical and cultural control of pests, chemical control – problems and resistance management, biological controland integrated pest management, selectivity of pesticides to natural enemies, and invasive species management. The second part of the coursediscusses in depth the biology, ecology and control of insect and mite pests of vegetables, field crops, ornamentals, grapevine, stone fruits, pome fruits, citrus, olives and other crops. In addition, the course covers the biology, ecology and management of key pests of medical importance, suchas mosquitoes and cockroaches, as well as the management of pests of stored products.
Textbooks and supplementary books:
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Integrated Pest Management: Concepts, Tactics, Strategies and Case Studies By Edward B. Radcliffe, William D. Hutchison, Rafael E. Cancelado ISBN 0521699312, ISBN 9780521699310
Course Evaluation:
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Class Participation 10%,
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Mid-term Examination 30%,
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Assignments 10%,
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Final Examination 50%,
Attendance 95%compulsory