Citrus Pest Scouting Course for Scouts |
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The course takes 1.5 days to complete and is presented as a fully illustrated Power Point presentation. The first day is spent in the classroom and the following morning in the orchard. An illustrated course manual compiled by Du Roi IPM is given to each individual at the beginning of the course. The CRI Pest Identification handbook is used together with video and practical material. |
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How to scout | |
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Recording of data | |
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Interpretation of data | |
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When and what to scout for | |
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Pest description | |
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Pest seasonality | |
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Threshold values | |
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Beneficial insects | |
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Basic Principles of IPM | |
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Orchard visit for pest identification/scouting demonstration | |
| A certificate of attendance is awarded to each participant at the end of the course.
Course Presenters: Clive Pountney and Caroline Mongwe. Contact: Caroline Mongwe |
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This is a comprehensive course covering the basics of citrus pest scouting and the recording and interpretation of data collected. Participants are taught how and when to identify the major citrus pests and given background to the threats (blemish and disease) posed by the various insects. Emphasis is placed on understanding the importance of citrus pest scouting not only at farm level but in the broader context of the export market (consequences of rejected export consignments, phytosanitary requirements, etc.). The course is presented in English, Sotho, Tsonga, Zulu or Swati.