Course # 2009-00077


Approved for 1 contact hour in “Any Applicable Code” of MA continuing education by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.


Course topics include:




  • Overview


  • Early History


  • Biological Pest Control-Today


  • Pest Control through IPM


  • Principles of Biological Control


  • Non-Native Insect Pests in the United States


  • Natural Enemies


  • Required Steps for Biological Control


  • Predators of Pests


  • Parasites of Pests


  • Products Available


  • Regulating Pesticides


  • Biocontrol Resources


  • Summary


  • Glossary
Check Massachusetts for current MA requirements-www.mass.gov/agr/