Course description:

1.      The concept of integrated pest management. Insect pests and economic decisions. Sampling, monitoring and forecasting. Yield loss assessment.

2.      Insecticides in the framework of integrated pest management. Plant resistance. Natural enemies. Cultural control. Selective chemicals. Genetic control.

3.      Integrated insect pest management in citrus, olive, grapes, cotton, field and glasshouse vegetables.

Teaching aids: "Integrated Management of Insect Pests" by D. Lykouressis

"Insect Pathology" by C. Yamvrias

Examination: Written