The Programme

This practical demonstration, laboratory and field-based course will provide you with an understanding of:  

• Overview of biopesticide legislation  
• Overview of biopesticides  
• Introduction to microbial biopesticide  
• Isolation and identification of microbial control agents 
• Mass production of biopesticide products  
• Quality assessment (batch variation)
• Identification of target insect pest species  
• Product label and interpretation including handling, storage, transportation of biopesticides  
• Application of biopesticides against major crops and pests in the agriculture and horticulture sectors  
• Integration of biopesticides with other crop protection techniques.