The course is designed to describe the beneficial and harmful aspects of insects; Distinguishing characteristics of arthropods and insects; Classification and mode of action of insecticides; Types of insecticide formulations; Insect phylogeny and distinguishing characters of orders; Survey of orders of economically important insects in Guyana; External anatomy -cuticle, head and mouth parts; External anatomy - thorax, abdomen, legs and their modifications; Internal anatomy - digestive, circulatory, excretory, respiratory and muscular systems; Growth and development in insects - eggs and metamorphosis; Types of metamorphosis; Larval and pupal types; Animal classification and nomenclature; Insecticide safety; Origins of pests; Ecological basis of pest control; Importance of pest identification; Methods of insect control; Integrated pest management; Insect pests of rice; Insect pests of sugar cane; Insect pests of man; Insect pests of coconuts; Insect pest of livestock and control; Insect pests of vegetables; Application of insecticides
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