The theory and practice of management of general household pests will be explored. Particular attention will be paid to the general theory with some discussion of pests particular to Florida.
To introduce students to the theory and practice of management of general household pests
Introduction to Principles of Pest Management
Insect Development, Classification and Identification
Pesticides
Environmental and Safety Considerations
Equipment
Cockroaches
Wood-Destroying Organisms
Ants and Other Hymenopterous Pests
Stored Product Pests
Fleas, Ticks and Other Ectoparasites
Occasional Invaders
Fabric Pests
Flies and Mosquitos
Rats and Mice
Birds
Urban Wildlife
Pest Management in Food and Other Specialized Facilities
General Entomology or General Biology
Grades will be based on quizzes (no prior notice required), class projects (if assigned), class participation, midterm exam, and the final exam. Because the nature of the material is cumulative, the final grade can be no higher than the grade received on the final exam.
This is a college-level class preparing students for a professional life. Spelling and grammar count!
Instructor: Dr. Michael D. Hubbard
Office: Entomology Center / Orr Drive
Office hours: 0900-1100 M-F & by appointment
Ph.: 561-2216
Email: michael.hubbard@famu.edu
Attendance and class participation are essential to the learning process. Students missing more than one class without an official excuse will receive a failing grade. You are responsible for all material discussed or assigned in class, whether you are present or not.
Academic honesty is expected. Plagiarism or any other form of cheating will result in a failing grade.
This syllabus is subject to change without prior notice.
At the present time, the recommended texts are:
Bennett, G. W., J. M. Owens, and R. M. Corrigan. 1997. Truman's Scientific Guide to Pest Control Operations, fifth edition. Advanstar Communications.
Koehler, P. G., and W. H. Kern, Jr. 1994. General Household Pest Control. Applicator Training Manual. University of Florida, Cooperative Extension Service, SM-47.
All students will be required to have access to and use e-mail and the World Wide Web.
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