CRP407

Crop Protection: Pest And Disease Control

Agricultural Sciences
400 level
3 credit units
39 pages
1 units

This course provides practical knowledge and skills in crop protection, focusing on pest and disease control. It covers seed dressing techniques, sprayer calibration, pesticide dosage calculation, and safe application methods. Students will learn to identify insect warning signs, manage pests, recognize disease symptoms, and determine disease incidence and severity. The course also emphasizes farm tool sanitation and safety precautions in pesticide handling, equipping students with essential skills for effective crop protection practices.

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About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 60 hours
Maths: Basic
Content: Practical, problem solving
Practical work: Yes

How it is assessed

Assignments
Practical exercises
Final examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of CRP407, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

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The need for organic treatments to replace the use of disallowed chemicals treatments which had become with orthodox seeds has been indicated with the use of essential oils and organic acids. This is recommended under organic agriculture.

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What you should be able to do

Apply seed dressing techniques to protect germinating seeds and seedlings.
Calibrate sprayers to ensure accurate and efficient pesticide application.
Calculate pesticide dosages to minimize wastage and environmental impact.
Identify insect warning signs and implement appropriate pest management strategies.
Recognize plant disease symptoms and determine disease incidence and severity.
Practice farm tool sanitation to prevent the spread of pathogens.
Apply first aid procedures in case of pesticide poisoning.

What it prepares you for

Careers

Crop Protection Specialist
Farm Manager
Agricultural Extension Officer
Pest Control Technician
Agronomist

Where it is applied

Agriculture
Horticulture
Pest Control Services
Agricultural Research
Food Processing

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 3: PESTICIDE DOSAGE CALCULATION AND APPLICATION
Unit 3:PROCEDURE
Calculating the correct amount of pesticide per tank load requires careful attention to detail and understanding of different units of measurement, which can be challenging for some students.
Module 5: FARM TOOLS AND SANITATION
Unit 2: OBJECTIVES
Understanding the chemical properties and safe handling procedures for various disinfectants and sanitizers requires careful study and adherence to safety guidelines.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1: SEED DRESSING TECHNIQUES
- Unit 1: Introduction · 2 hours
  Understand the objectives of seed dressing.. Learn the procedure for seed dressing, coating, pelleting, and thermal seed treatment.. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of seed dressing..
Week 2Module 1: SEED DRESSING TECHNIQUES
- Unit 2: Objectives of Seed Dressing · 2 hours
  Study the recommendations of seed treatments for various crops like sugarcane, rice, chillies, pigeon pea, pea/cowpea, tomato, leguminous vegetables, wheat, cruciferous vegetables, potato, yam, cassava, maize, sorghum, millet, capsicum, and pepper.. Complete practical assignment on seed dressing chemicals and methods for maize, cowpea, and amaranthus seeds..
Week 3Module 2: CALIBRATION OF SPRAYERS
- Unit 1: INTRODUCTION · 2 hours
  Understand the introduction to calibration of sprayers.. Learn the objectives of calibration.. Familiarize yourself with terminologies for calibration such as coverage, dosage, dosage rate, PHI, flow rate, application or dilution rate, and swath width..
Week 4Module 2: CALIBRATION OF SPRAYERS
- Unit 2: OBJECTIVES OF CALIBRATION · 2 hours
  Learn the procedure in calibration of old or new sprayer.. Assess walking speed of operator.. Measure the output of the sprayer.. Establish the swath width.. Know your Nozzle Type..
Week 5Module 2: CALIBRATION OF SPRAYERS
- Unit 3: TERMINOLOGIES FOR CALIBRATION · 2 hours
  Calculate the overall output of the sprayer per Hectare.. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of calibration.. Complete practical exercises on calculating walking speed, spray volume, and swath width..
Week 6Module 3: PESTICIDE DOSAGE CALCULATION AND APPLICATION
- Unit 1: INTRODUCTION · 2 hours
  Understand the introduction to pesticide dosage calculation and application.. Learn the objectives of pesticide dosage calculation.. Identify various types of chemicals of pesticides available in the market..
Week 7Module 3: PESTICIDE DOSAGE CALCULATION AND APPLICATION
- Unit 2: OBJECTIVES · 2 hours
  Learn the procedure for calculating pesticide dosage.. Calculate the quantity of chemical to put in a tank of a sprayer.. Determine how many tank loads are needed per hectare.. Calculate the area of coverage of a tank load.. Calculate active ingredient per hectare..
Week 8Module 3: PESTICIDE DOSAGE CALCULATION AND APPLICATION
- Unit 3:PROCEDURE · 2 hours
  Review worked examples for calculating pesticide quantities based on kg a.i./ha, kg/ha, and percent concentration.. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of pesticide dosage calculation.. Application of Chemical and Operation of Sprayers..
Week 9Module 4: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND DEMONSTRATION OF FIRST AID IN PESTICIDE POISONING
- Unit 1: INTRODUCTION · 2 hours
  Learn about safety precautions and first aid in pesticide poisoning.. Understand the introduction to safety precautions.. Learn the objectives of safety precautions and first aid.. Read and understand the product label.. Practice good personal hygiene..
Week 10Module 4: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND DEMONSTRATION OF FIRST AID IN PESTICIDE POISONING
- Unit 2: OBJECTIVES · 2 hours
  Learn the approach to first aid for pesticide poisoning.. Understand the conclusion on safety precautions.. Complete work exercises on symptoms of pesticide poisoning and first aid measures..
Week 11Module 5: FARM TOOLS AND SANITATION
- Unit 1: INTRODUCTION · 2 hours
  Understand the introduction to farm tools and sanitation.. Learn about materials for sanitation.. Learn the objectives of farm tools and sanitation.. Learn the procedure for farm tools and sanitation.. Gather tools and equipment for cleansing and sanitation..
Week 12Module 5: FARM TOOLS AND SANITATION
- Unit 2: OBJECTIVES · 2 hours
  Clean tools and equipment with soap and water.. Disinfect tools to kill pathogens.. Sharpen blades and shovels with a flat file.. Coat wood and metal with protective oil.. Learn how to make your own disinfectant.. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of farm tools and sanitation..
Week 13Module 6: IDENTIFICATION OF INSECT WARNING SIGNS, PEST MANAGEMENT AND SYMPTOMS OF DISEASES
- Unit 1: INTRODUCTION · 4 hours
  Review all modules and units.. Prepare for assignments and practical exercises.. Focus on key concepts and techniques for crop protection..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Review seed dressing methods and their applications for different crops (Module 1).
Practice sprayer calibration calculations and dosage calculations (Modules 2 & 3).
Create flashcards for identifying insect pests and disease symptoms (Module 6).
Study safety precautions and first aid procedures for pesticide poisoning (Module 4).
Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of different pest management strategies (Module 6).
Review worked examples and practical exercises from each module.
Focus on understanding the principles behind each technique, not just memorizing steps.

Questions students ask about this course

What is CRP407 about?

How many units does CRP407 have?

CRP407, Crop Protection: Pest And Disease Control, has 1 unit across 1 module, over 39 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is CRP407?

CRP407 carries 3 credit units, at 400 level in Agricultural Sciences.

Is CRP407 hard?

CRP407 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly practical and problem solving work, and it has a practical component.

How long does CRP407 take to study?

About 60 hours of study, spread across its 1 units.

How is CRP407 assessed?

CRP407 is assessed by assignments, practical exercises and final examination.

What can I do with CRP407?

Crop Protection Specialist, Farm Manager, Agricultural Extension Officer, Pest Control Technician and Agronomist.