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Location
En línea
Educational program name
Higher Course in Production of Natural Enemies for Biological Pest Control
Language
Spanish
EQF level
6
I-VET / C-VET
C-vet
Modality
Informal
Short Summary
This course develops and addresses in depth, and in a rational way, the breeding process of insects for use in biological pest control. Various aspects are covered, such as the biological agents used to control pests, the methods that exist for their breeding and handling, quality criteria, the necessary facilities for breeding and the types and components of the diets.
Keywords/Topics
Arthropod; Entomology; agricultural entomology; Insect; Predator; Parasitoid; Breeding; Breed insects; diet; breeding diet; artificial diet; Biosecurity; natural enemy; Beneficial enemy; Hymenoptera; Diptera; Orius; Amblyseius; Chrysoperla; Macrolophus; Nesidiocoris; Phytoseiulus; Aphidoletes; Adahlia; coccinellids; Feltiella; Nesidiocoris; Aphelinus; Aphidius; Encarsia; Eretmocerus; Trichogramma; Diglyphus; insectarium; Cage; breeding cage; laboratory; entomology laboratory; Plague; entomophage; Phytophagous
Cost
310
Certification
Private certification
Start date
Continuously
Duration
120 hours
Key skill set
Biological pest control.
Category
plant protection and conservation
Entry conditions
No conditions
Learning outcomes
Rearing the insects for use in biological pest control