PEST MANAGEMENT : Intermediate (Book with DVD) (Workbook Included)

Pest Management: Intermediate comprehends various diverse practical and visual skills with knowledge of specialized materials and techniques. Integrated pest management (IPM), also known as Integrated Pest Control (IPC) is a broad-based approach that integrates practices for economic control of pests. IPM aims to suppress pest populations below the economic injury level (EIL). This book will introduce the knowledge and skills for those studying and/or working in pest management industry to interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements.

About this Book

The information in this book consists of competencies that a person must achieve in implementing pest management activities in both backyard and commercial vegetable farms. Specifically, it involves carrying out competencies in pest management in relation to the growing of vegetables specifically solinaceous crops such as tomato, pepper and eggplant, and crucifers such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and Chinese cabbage. The book involves a certain level of decision-making on pest management strategies in line with the integrated pest management (IPM) framework.

About the Pest Management Industry

Pest control workers exterminate unwanted pests in houses, offices, schools and other indoor environments, and can treat outdoor environments as well. Pest control workers usually do not spend much time sitting in offices; instead, they travel to various locations with pest problems, both indoors and outdoors. It is possible for pest control workers to specialize their skills on a specific pest or environment, such as rodents, cockroaches, termites, residential pest control, industrial pest control or agricultural pest control. Using their knowledge of a pest’s behavior and biology, these workers evaluate pest-related issues for clients and use traps, hazardous chemicals or other means to manage these problems. Pest control workers must be knowledgeable about pest management techniques and pest biology in order to perform effective work. Employment in this field is expected to grow by 20% from 2012-2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which is faster than the national average. The median reported wage for pest control workers, as of May 2012, was about $14.45 hourly, or $30,060 annually, the BLS reported.