HORT352 – Integrated Pest Management
Module code
HORT352
Module title
Integrated Pest Management
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student’s knowledge of integrated pest management.
Programmes
- SX1701
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
5
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 50
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1.Demonstrate knowledge of the key features of IPM, and the underlying principles and synergies.
2.Demonstrate knowledge of the benefits of IPM, and suitability for a specified primary sector, - Content
- -IPM definition, and key features in relation to primary sector
-IPM control methods and underlying principles; biological, chemical, cultural, physical, legal.
-IPM benefits for specified primary sector in comparison to using methods individually; biological, chemical, cultural, physical, legal.
-IPM suitability for specified primary sector; economic, market requirements, exports, human health, environmental aspects, benefits, ease and difficulty of use, availability of pest information, availability of control methods; evidence of 5 suitability explanations.
