This course discusses integrated pest management for insect pests of small grains. It focuses on correct insect pest identification, lifecycles, and management strategies that can be employed.
At the end of this course, the student will:
- Correctly identify the economically important insect pests of small grains.
- Describe the lifecycle for each of these pests.
- Identify and use the appropriate monitoring strategies for these pests.
- Select and implement the appropriate management strategy for these pests.
Students successfully completing this course will earn 0.5 recertification credits for New York State DEC certified pesticide applicators in categories 1a and 21.
If you are certified in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or West Virginia, check the appropriate state-specific credit information page under the "Store Menu" to confirm approval and recertification credit values.
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont have approved all DLC courses and awards the same credits as New York.
