Course code LauZ2012
Credit points 4.50
Total Hours in Course120
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for laboratory classes32
Date of course confirmation27.09.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Soil and Plant Science
Dr. habil. agr.
Study Course Pest Management introduce students with organization structure, laws and regulations of Plant Protection in Latvia. Introduce with most important pests and diseases, methods and means of their control, losses caused by pests and diseases and the economics of different control measures.
Integrated knowledge of the harmful organisms, control opportunities and the economic efficiency of all measures allowing to students assess the situation in individual farms and make a decision on plant protection systems.
Competently evaluate the effectiveness of protective measures, as well as a compliance with plant protection law and regulatory documents, and draw up the projects. Acquired skills and competences will allow in the practice to select and use PPP on different crops against harmful organisms and to take into account the laws and regulations and safety.
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