PL SC 310 - Insects in Cropping Systems

★ 3 (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)

Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

Introduction to the principles and practices of insect management within cropping systems, with emphasis on insect management in western Canadian field crops. Topics include methods of sampling, monitoring, and forecasting, estimating yield losses, economic thresholds, role of beneficial insects and integrated pest management strategies. Prerequisite: 3 units in BIOL.