IPM with Beneficials and Biologicals 101
- Description
- Curriculum
- Reviews
What this module offers you?
The ever-increasing need for alternatives to synthetic pesticides means knowledge of biological solutions and a holistic approach to plant health is more important than ever. This module will give learners a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of making integrated pest management programmes work, with a focus on biological control of the main pests encountered in horticulture and agriculture. We also present the role of technology in IPM and emerging threats to crop health.
What will you take away?
Upon completion, learners will fully understand the concept of IPM and be fully prepared to implement biological control programmes against the most damaging insect and mite pests encountered in horticulture and agriculture. This module is ideal for growers and agronomists moving towards integrated pest management as well as product developers, plant scientists, entomologists and farm owners/managers.
Curriculum
Mar 25th Tuesday 3Pm CET
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3.00 pm: |
Introduction – Welcome and Overview of BAW Academy by Roger, Course Introduction by Umit (Diana) |
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3.15 pm: |
Principles of IPM – holistic approaches to pest management – Neal Ward |
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3.45 pm: |
Effective scouting – making use of new technology – Neal Ward |
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4.30 pm: |
Break 10 minutes |
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4.40 pm: |
Pest and disease diagnosis methods – Neal Ward |
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5.10 pm: |
Preventive biocontrol – the ‘standing army’ concept – Neal Ward |
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5.40 pm: |
General Q&A of the day |
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6.00 pm: |
Close |
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Mar 26th Wednesday 3Pm CET
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3.00 pm: |
Welcome and Recap from Day One, |
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3.15 pm: |
Spider mites – key species and their natural enemies – Liam Harvey |
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4.10 pm: |
Other mite pests and control strategies – Liam Harvey |
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4.30 pm: |
Break 10 minutes |
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4.40 pm: |
Aphids – key species and their natural enemies – Liam Harvey |
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5.20 pm: |
Emerging challenges in aphid control – Liam Harvey |
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5.40 pm: |
General Q&A of the day |
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6.00 pm: |
Close |
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Mar 27th Thursday 3Pm CET
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3.00 pm: |
Welcome – Welcome and Recap from Day Two |
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3.10 pm: |
Whiteflies – key species and their natural enemies – Paco Lozano |
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3.45 pm: |
Thrips – key species and their natural enemies – Paco Lozano |
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4.20 pm: |
Break 10 minutes |
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4.30 pm: |
New challenges from invasive thrips species – Paco Lozano |
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4.50 pm: |
Conclusions and a look to the future of IPM – Paco Lozano/Neal Ward |
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5.20 pm: |
General Q&A of the day |
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5.30 pm: |
Exam of 3 days |
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6.00 pm: |
Close |
