Learning Outcomes

Participants will gain the ability to:

• Understand core principles of pest and disease prevention and control.
• Identify and characterize key pests, fungi, bacteria, and viruses in intensive horticulture.
• Design effective management plans to control and prevent pest and disease issues, enhancing crop health and productivity.

 Key Topics

• Spray Equipment and Droplet Size: Learn to use spray equipment effectively, understand droplet size impact, and follow best practices for equipment care and storage.
• Chemical Preparation and Storage: Master safe methods for preparing and storing chemicals to maintain efficacy and safety.
• Sanitation Practices: Implement sanitation techniques in cool rooms and sheds to prevent pest and disease outbreaks.
• Climate Impact: Understand how climate affects pest and disease prevalence and management.
• Spray Program Effectiveness: Evaluate and optimize spray programs for maximum pest and disease control.
• Pesticide Application Records: Maintain accurate pesticide application records for compliance and monitoring.
• Fungal Diseases: Identify and manage key fungal diseases, with insights into their characteristics.
• Bacterial and Viral Diseases: Recognize and address bacterial and viral infections in crops.
• Pests: Study major horticultural pests via a slideshow, focusing on identification and control.
• Management Plan Assignment: Develop a comprehensive pests and diseases management program.