This manual aims to make information resources and technical advice available in order to support the deployment of biopesticides, which include microbials (e.g. bacteria, algae, protozoa, viruses and fungi), macrobials (e.g. predatory insects, parasitoids and beneficial nematodes), botanicals, and ...

The full list of activities in each of the seven main areas, i.e. 'understanding IPM', 'general information about crop protection agents (CPAs)', 'selecting CPAs', 'personal safety and contamination', 'CPA handling and application', 'post-spraying activities' and 'CPA storage', of the core IPM...

This section of the Training Guide on Integrated Pest Management in Tobacco contains review games which can be used to re-enforce terminology and concepts from many different sections of the course material. They can be interspersed immediately after training on a topic or later on as a refresher.

This training guide on integrated pest management in tobacco incorporates information from many different sources. Lists of references are given, which provide valuable background information and ideas.

As described in chapter 1, national training programmes are intended to build the knowledge and commitment of field technicians and farmers so that they are able and willing to reduce unnecessary crop protection agent (CPA) use, select appropriate CPAs and manage CPAs responsibly. Training alone...

This chapter constitutes the core 'IPM' training package. Each of the seven main areas, i.e. 'understanding IPM', 'general information about crop protection agents (CPAs)', 'selecting CPAs', 'personal safety and contamination', 'handling and application', 'post-spraying activities' and 'CPA...

This chapter begins with an overview of the steps needed to design and implement a national training programme. Each step is then covered in detail in the subsequent sections. For example, descriptions are provided on how to plan for and conduct trainings of trainers (ToTs). In many countries where ...

A lack of knowledge on integrated pest management (IPM) amongst the farmers (and sometimes field technicians) can be a barrier to responsible management and use of crop protection agents (CPAs), such as insecticides, fungicides and herbicides. Hence, addressing any knowledge gaps is a necessary...

This Training Guide provides training material to address training needs and offers guidance on how to adapt the core material to local conditions through the national training programmes. This Training Guide focuses on the some of the key principles of integrated pest management (IPM) and...