2023-2024 Course Catalog

AGRIC 226 Integrated Pest Management

is a thorough study of the characteristics of diseases, insects, and weeds that classifies them as a crop pest. Students will learn how to identify common Illinois weeds, insects, diseases, and other plant pests. Additionally, this course will address weed, insect, and disease control with the use of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and other management strategies. This course is designed to prepare students for the Commercial Pesticide Applicators Test. This course is applicable toward AAS; areas of concentration include agriculture (credit hours 3.0, lecture hours 2.0, lab hours 2.0).

Credits

3.0

Division and Department

Math, Science & Business / Agriculture