Citrus Pest Course for Managers |
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The course takes 1 day to complete. Illustrated course manuals compiled by Du Roi IPM are given to each individual at the beginning of the course. The CRI Pest Identification handbook is used together with video, overhead and practical material. |
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How to scout | |
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Recording of data | |
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Interpretation of data | |
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When and what to scout for | |
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Pest description | |
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Pest seasonality | |
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Threshold values | |
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Beneficial insects | |
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Chemical Types and their action | |
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Hazard Classification of Agricultural Chemicals | |
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Basic Principles of IPM | |
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Pre-harvest Intervals and Minimum Residue Limits | |
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Application of Chemicals in Citrus Orchards (includes spay machine calibration) | |
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Pest Control Options | |
| A certificate of attendance is awarded to each participant at the end of the course.
Course Presenters: Clive Pountney. Contact: Grace |
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This is a comprehensive course covering the basics of citrus pests and their control. The course is aimed at individuals who are fairly new to the Citrus industry. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive pest scouting and the recording and interpretation of data collected. Participants are taught how and when to identify the major citrus pests and given background to the threats (blemish and disease) posed by various insects. The importance of citrus pest scouting not only at farm level but in the broader context of the export market (consequences of rejected export consignments, phytosanitary requirements, etc.) is highlighted. Chemicals, their use and application are discussed. The course is presented in English.