The objective of this course is to provide students with information on the principles of agricultural pest control, their application as well as the methods of pest control and integrated pest management (IPM) in order to create the awareness of integrated control. Teaching control methods used against to plant diseases and by protecting human health and environment.

Course Content The methods used to control plant diseases and pesticides. Subjects to be considered prior to pest control. Pest control methods (Cultural practices, Mechanical control, Physical control, Quarantine practices, Biological control, Biotechnical methods, Chemical control and insecticides, Integrated pest management)