BIO3104 Applied Entomology and Parasitology (E)

This course will provide a comprehensive study of insect population ecology principles of pest management; pesticides and challenges of IPM and insect pathology are important. Arthropods of Agricultural, medical and veterinary importance can also be covered. A Field study to research organizations with respect to entomological aspects is also required.

Course objectives
By the end of the course the learners should be able to:

• Discuss aspects of insect ecology
• Explain the principle of pest control/ management (IPM)
• Describe group pesticides, its formulation and application and explain how pest resistance develops
• Describe how pathogens control insect pests and how insects develop resistance
• Discuss arthropods of agricultural, medical and veterinary importance : how they spread diseases and control measures applied

Expected outcomes

• Assess damage caused by different types of insects in crop  fields and grains in storage 
• Apply insect control measures 
• Design research projects in Applied Entomology