Course Objectives

To enable course members to:

Understand how insects live, breed and develop and how they fit into the animal kingdom
Select and carry out the most appropriate methods of insect control, in line with current legal guidelines and recognised good practice
Describe the lifestyle, habits and habitats of the main insects found in and around domestice premises
Understand the way insecticides are applied and the importance of maintaining application equipment to a high standard
Understand the importance of storing, transporting, using and disposing of insecticides safely and legally with due regard to the environment

Who is the Course For?

This course targeted at persons wishing to undertake pest control predominantly in the land based and related industries.

Course Content

• Introduction
• The basic biology and behaviour of insects
• Current insecticides and formulations
• The biology and control of ants, wasps and bees
• The biology and control of flees
• The biology and control of bed bugs
• The biology and control of cockroaches
• The biology and control of domestic flies
• The biology and control of fabric and food pests
• Use and maintenance of application equipment
• Safe storage, transport, use and disposal of insecticides
• Summary

Duration: 1 day

Maximum Attendees: 8