Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Fundamentals
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This self-led course provides you with the basic knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage crop pests and help protect agricultural yields using an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. By understanding and applying the principles of IPM, you will learn how to enhance local farming practices, stabilize yields, and contribute to a more sustainable agricultural future.
By the end of the course, you'll be able to:
- Describe the essential steps of an IPM approach
- List relevant prevention practices that reduce the risk of pests impacting crop health
- Select appropriate monitoring techniques to inform timely pest management decisions
- Describe the key factors that determine the economic viability of pest control decisions
- Compare the advantages and limitations of different pest control methods when making an IPM plan
Who the course is for: people who work in agro-services and provide advice to farmers. Farmers may also find it useful. Agricultural students may find it beneficial to their studies.
Benefits
- Accessible: Access the materials online or download via our platform’s mobile app for use offline
- Flexible: Use the materials for step-by-step self-study or for “dipping in” to support a specific teaching or learning need
- Certification: Successful completion of a certification assessment brings a CABI Academy certificate
Certification
Students can gain CABI Academy certificates in two levels.
- Foundation: For those new to the subject area and working under supervision
- Practitioner: For those with some experience in the subject area, who wish to demonstrate they are able to work with minimal supervision
Our courses
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Getting started on the CABI Academy
Getting started on the CABI Academy
- Visit CABI Academy and create a CABI Academy account
- Confirm your email
- Login to your account
For help on how to use CABI Academy, contact academy@cabi.org