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Biocontrol

Course Description: Theoretical: - Definition and examples of biological control. - The position of biological control among different control methods. - Historical overview of biological control. - The foundations of biological control. - Predation and parasitism phenomena. - Characteristics of predators. - Characteristics of parasites. - Interactions between natural enemies and their hosts. - Steps of parasite host recognition and the parasitism process. - How to use parasites and predators in controlling insect pests. - Projects for importing and exploring natural enemies from their native habitats, and methods for collecting, releasing, and adapting them. - A brief overview of mass rearing of predators and parasites. - Use of natural enemies in controlling pests in field and protected agriculture. - Definition of the role and importance of microbial control of insect pests. - Bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses, and nematodes used in microbial control. - How to use microorganisms in controlling agricultural pests. Practical: - Introduction to biological control. - Commonly used definitions in the field of biological control. - Predators: Classification and study of life cycles of representative insect predators. - Parasites: Classification and study of life cycles of representative insect parasites.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: PAP 362
Objectives of the course :
  • Introducing the student to biological control and the organisms used in it.
  • Educating students on how to conserve living organisms used in biological control.
  • Introducing the student to how to increase the numbers and propagation of these organisms.
  • Introduce the student to some examples where biological control has been used.
  • Introducing the student to biological control applications.
Course outputs :

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Knows the basics of biological pest control
  • Summarize the basic differences between parasites and predators.
  • Understands the life cycles of parasites and insect predators.
  • Knows the business requirements in the field of biocontrol.
  • It distinguishes the elements of biological control.
  • Understands the obstacles facing the implementation of biocontrol programs.
  • Prioritizes the application of biopesticide programs.
  • Collects and identifies insect parasites and predators.
  • Designs small laboratory experiments for the use of biological control.
  • Quantitative breeding programs for natural enemies.
  • Differentiate between pests and natural enemies under field conditions.
  • Ability to trade biological enemies.
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  • Last updated: 2026-06-17

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