IPM 5305 Principles of Pesticides
Description
Principles of Pesticides will provide opportunities for students to gain a basic knowledge of pesticides and their use. The course is not designed for students to memorize chemical structures, but to gain a practical working knowledge of all types of pesticides used primarily in agricultural and horticultural settings. Emphasis will be placed upon major classes of agricultural pesticides used on commodities grown in Florida. Students are expected to be able to associate common names of pesticide active ingredients with chemical families, modes of action, and use patterns.
Course Format
Online
Course Goals
To have a thorough knowledge of the history of pest management, particularly the specific role pesticides have served in the development of management strategies.
- To have a knowledge of pesticide families and be able to differentiate among families based on their specific modes of activity.
- To evaluate specific pest scenarios caused by arthropods, nematodes, pathogens and weeds in order to develop appropriate pesticide management strategies.
- To be knowledgeable of the laws and regulations governing the proper use of pesticides.
- To obtain a working knowledge of the equipment used to apply pesticides and to understand the factors involved in calibrating application equipment for pesticide applications and be able to make accurate calculations for these purposes.
- To understand the potential hazards to humans, wildlife, and the environment by the use of pesticides.
