Description:
This 18-hour Continuing & Professional Studies (CPS) course provides up-to-date training in the technical aspects of pest management, quality assurance, and customer care for professional industry development or anyone interested in learning more about pest management. Taught by entomologist Dr. Cameron Lait, KPU School of Horticulture, and recognized by the Structural Pest Management Association of BC.
- Basic insect biology
- Taxonomy/identification
- Survey of important structural pest orders and families
- Pest behaviour
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) philosophy and practices
- Basic pesticide chemistry, safety and regulations
- Professionalism and safety protocols at the worksite
- Documentation
- Describe key features of basic insect biology
- Explain integrated pest management principles
- Relate insect behavior to structural pest management practices
- Manipulate live or preserved specimens without damage
- Identify arthropods from live or preserved specimens to Order or Family using a range of resources and keys
- Summarize the hazards associated with the use of chemical pesticides
- DATE: Feb. 13, 14 & 15, 2025
- TIME: 9 AM-3:30 PM
- LOCATION: Online or in-person at KPU Langley
For more information and to register, click here.