For – Professional Growers, Greenkeepers and Foresters 

Develop – a complete understanding of entomopathogenic nematodes. 

Apply – entomopathogenic nematodes through a practical integrated pest management system within your own environment. 

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

• Overview of entomopathogenic nematode as biopesticides
• Isolation and identification of entomopathogenic nematodes.
• Mass production of entomopathogenic nematodes.
• Behaviour, population ecology, competition, survival, and compatibility
• Quality assessment.
• Identification of target insect pest species.
• Product label and interpretation including handling, storage, and transportation.
• Application of entomopathogenic nematodes against major crops and pests in agriculture,
• horticulture and Turf and amenity.
• Integration of entomopathogenic nematodes with other crop protection techniques.

BASIS points: 12  

NRoSO points: 4