For – professional growers

Develop – a complete understanding of beneficial insects as a biocontrol agent

Apply – predators, parasitoids and mites through a practical integrated pest management system within your own environment.

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

• The basics of predators, parasitoids and mites as biocontrol agents
• Mass rearing of predators and parasitoids
• Product quality assessment (batch variation)
• Major crop pests and their natural enemies
• Fecundity and survivability in natural conditions
• Product label and interpretation including handling, storage and transportation.
• Application of beneficial biocontrol agents against major crop pests in agriculture and horticulture
• Integration of beneficial biocontrol agents with other crop protection techniques

BASIS points: 12  

NRoSO points: 4