department of primary industry and fisheries for certificate iii in horticulture, charles darwin...

DEPARTMENT OFPRIMARY INDUSTRY AND FISHERIES

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for Certificate III in Horticulture,Charles Darwin University

13 October 2008

Presented by Deanna Chin and Haidee BrownEntomology, Diagnostic Services

Entomology Lectures

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• Lecture 1. Introduction to workshop and role of Entomology, DRDPIFR• Lecture 2. Insect biology and life cycles• Lecture 3. Mouthparts of insects and mites• Lecture 4. Insect and mite damage on plants• Lecture 5. Principles of integrated pest management• Lecture 6. Mango IPM. Pests, beneficials and biological control• Lecture 7. Insect monitoring• Lecture 8. Insect identification – laboratory practical session

Outline of one day workshop on Insects and Integrated Pest Management

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• Arthropod identification and advice • Research and extension on integrated pest management of a

range of crops • Taxonomic studies on economic pests • Curation and updating of the Economic Insect Reference

Collection • Maintenance of a database of insect records • Biology and control of termite pests of horticultural crops • Surveys to detect and manage exotic arthropods • Pest distribution information for market access • Relevant advice on pesticide registration and development • Research and extension on agro-forestry pests

Entomology services

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Lanni ZhangAustin McLennanDr Lucy Tran-NguyenHeather Wallace

Haidee BrownDeanna ChinDr Brian Thistleton and Michael Neal

Entomology staff