Course description
This course will provide students with an introductory understanding of pests in relation to agricultural practices. Principles of prevention, cultural, physical, biological, and chemical control will be outlined. Laboratories will include pest identification and pest control methods for various crops. Students will study concepts and principles from the Grower Pesticide Safety Course and will be aptly prepared to write the Grower Pesticide Safety Exam upon completion of this course.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Ends: Apr. 20, 2025
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery