Imported Fire Ant Module
Imported Fire Ant Module - 10 hours
Cost for Session 3
$168 - registration fee
Course instructor: Kelly M. Loftin, Associate Professor and Extension Entomologist, Livestock Pests and Imported Fire Ants, Department of Entomology, University of Arkansas
Session 3 Start Date: April 9, 2012
Session 3 End Date: May 21, 2012
A student who successfully completes the Imported Fire Ant IPM Module will receive 1 CEU and a Certificate of Completion. This information will be added to your personal portfolio so you will always know what you have completed.
The Imported Fire Ant IPM Module provides basic information on the principles of imported fire ant integrated pest management. Understanding these principles is necessary to fully grasp the concepts and tactics needed to manage imported fire ant populations.
The module is structured into lessons that cover imported fire ant IPM tactics (cultural, chemical and biological control) associated with identification, biology and management of imported fire ants. It uses multiple media learning techniques that include text, videos, and still photos. Quizzes are provided at the conclusion of each lesson – an overall grade of 80 percent is required for a student to pass the Imported Fire Ant IPM Module. Since our goal is to increase your knowledge and understanding, there are no limitations to the number of times a student may retake an assessment.
Imported Fire Ant IPM Course Outline
Unit 1 - Basic Concepts in IPM
1-1 Introduction to IPM
1-2 Pesticides and Pesticide Regulation
1-3 Early History of IPM
1-4 Pesticide Post-war History
1-5 The Need for IPM
1-6 IPM Beginnings
1-7 Introduction to Populations
1-8 Populations and Pest Status
1-9 IPM Application
Unit 2 - Fire Ant Importance, Identification, and Biology
2-1 Economics and Importance
2-2 Origin and Distribution
2-3 Identification
2-4 Biology
Unit 3 - Overview of Fire Ant Control Options
3-1 Overview of Fire Ant Control Options
Unit 4 - IPM Tactics: Regulatory Control
4-1 Regulatory Control and the Federal Imported Fire Ant Quarantine
Unit 5 - IPM Tactics: Biological Control
5-1 Introduction to Biological Control
5-2 Natural Enemies and Biological Control of Imported Fire Ants – Part 1
5-3 Natural Enemies and Biological Control of Imported Fire Ants – Part 2
Unit 6 - IPM Tactics: Chemical Control - Baits
6-1 History of Fire Ant Baits
6-2 Types of Fire Ant Baits
6-3 Tips on Bait Application
6-4 Evaluation of Bait Efficacy
Unit 7 - IPM Tactics: Chemical Control - Contact Insecticides
7-1 Contact Insecticides for Imported Fire Ants
7-2 Application of Insecticides to Control Imported Fire Ants
Unit 8 - IPM in organic agriculture production
8-1 IPM in Organic Agriculture Production
Unit 9 - IPM in agriculture
9-1 Controlling Fire Ants in Agriculture Production – Part 1
9-2 Controlling Fire Ants in Agriculture Production – Part 2
Unit 10 - IPM in residential, suburban, recreational areas, and public institutions
10-1 Fire Ant Management in Urban Areas
10-2 Fire Ant Management Options
10-3 Community-wide Fire Ant Supression
