Instructor:
Lectures:
Laboratories:
Tuesday 2:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Price 220 Hall
Course Info:
WWW Contact:
DESCRIPTION:
An interdisciplinary study of pesticides used in urban and agricultural environments. Topics discussed include: classification, toxicology, formulation, application techniques, safety, legal considerations, environmental impact, and research and development of new pesticides. Prerequisite: Chem 2514 or 2535, or consent of instructor.
OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of this course are to provide students with a general overview of pesticides used in modern society. Emphasis will be given to current concepts of environmental impact, safe use in urban and agricultural ecosystems, and federal and state agencies and laws that regulate pesticides. Guest lecturers will provide general reviews of pesticides and discussions on future trends in development and application. The specific objectives are to: 1) provide students with a general understanding of the chemistry and mode of action (toxicology), and uses of the common pesticides, 2) to provide students with information on pesticide application techniques, including selection, use, and calibration of various types of equipment, and 3) to provide students with an appreciation for the hazards, environmental concerns, and governmental regulations which are associated with the use of pesticides
HONOR SYSTEM POLICIES:
Current policies of the University will be observed.
EVALUATION AND FINAL EXAMINATION PROCEDURES:
The course evaluation form approved by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will be used. The final examination will be given as scheduled in the Spring Semester timetable. Permission to reschedule the final examination must be obtained from the Academic Dean and by arrangement with the course instructor.
SCHEDULE:
Computer Laboratory: Hours arranged, Room 301A Price Hall.
- Lecture: M&W 11:15 AM - 12:05 PM, Room 220 Price Hall (CRN = 12773 for ENT; CRN = 14642 for PPWS
- Laboratory: T 2:00 - 4:45 pm, Room 220 Price Hall and other campus locations
INTERNET HOME PAGE:
http://www.ento.vt.edu/~mullins/pestus2007/
INSTRUCTORS:
Lectures will be presented by various faculty in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences:
Dr. D. E. Mullins, Course Coordinator, Dept. of Entomology 319 Price Hall Telephone (540)231-5978 E-mail = mullinsd@vt.edu
Dr. S. D. Askew, Dept of Plant Pathology, Physiology and Weed Science
Dr. A. Baudoin, Dept. of Plant Pathology, Physiology and Weed Science
Dr. J. D. Eisenback, Dept. of Plant Pathology, Physiology and Weed Science
Dr. E. S. Hagood, Jr., Dept. of Plant Pathology, Physiology and Weed Science
Ms. P. A. Hipkins, Dept of Entomology: Pesticide Programs
Dr. D. M. Miller, Department of Entomology
Dr. D. C. Pfeiffer, Dept. of Entomology
Mr. E. A. Roberts, Dept. of Entomology
Dr. J. A. Parkhust, Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife Science
Dr. R. J. Stipes, Dept. of Plant Pathology, Physiology and Weed Science
Dr. M. J. Weaver, Dept. of Entomology: Pesticide Programs
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS:
Mr. Preston Brown, Dept. of Entomology, Office location = Dodson Urban Pest Management Laboratory. Office telephone = 231-4918, E-mail = prbrown@vt.edu
Ms. Grace Hite, Dept. of Plant Pathology, Physiology and Weed Science, Office = 435 Old Glade Road, Glade Road Research Facility, E-mail = gahite@vt.edu
TEXTBOOK:
Ware, G. W. and D. M. Whitacre. 2004. "The Pesticide Book MeisterPro Information Resources, Willoughby, OH 44094. 6th ed. 487pp. ISBN 1892829-11-8
INTERNET REFERENCE:
EXTOXNET - EXtension TOXicology NETwork = http://ace.orst.edu/info/extoxnet/Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs = http://www.vtpp.ext.vt.edu/homepage.html
TEXT REFERENCES:
Bohmont, B. L. 1990. The Standard Pesticide User's Guide. Prentice Hall, Inc. Englewood Cliffs, N. J. 498 pp. ISBN: 0-13-840802-5
Marer, P. J., M. L. Flint and M. W. Stimmann, 1988. The Safe and Effective Use of Pesticides, Pesticide Compendum 1. University of California, Oakland, CA. Publication # 3324. 387 pp. ISBN 0-931-876-83-4.
Virginia Pest Management Guides: Brinlee, B. J. (Ed.) Pest Management Guide For Field Crops,Pest Management Guide for Home Grounds and Animals, and Pest Management GuideFor Horticultural and Animals. Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/pmg/index.html
Whitford, F., 2002. The Complete Book of Pesticide Management: Science, Regulation, Stewardship, and Communication. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York.
| LECTURE SYLLABUS |
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| Lecture Number |
Date |
Topic & Lecture |
Text Reading Assignment |
| Jan. 17 |
Introduction and History of Pesticides (Dr. Mullins ) |
Chapter 1 |
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| Pesticide Terminology, Toxicology and Formulations (Dr. Mullins) |
Chapters 2, 3 & 21 |
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| Pesticide Application Equipment (Dr. Askew) | Handouts |
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| Nature and Use of Fungicides (Dr. Baudoin) |
Chapters 14 & 19 |
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| 8 | Feb. 12 | Dutch Elm Disease Management (Dr. Stipes) | Handouts |
| Nature and Use of Insecticides (Dr. Mullins) |
Chapters 4 & 17 |
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| 13 |
Feb. 28 |
MIDTERM LECTURE EXAM |
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Mar. 5 -11 |
SPRING BREAK |
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| Pesticide Legislation and Regulations (Ms. Hipkins) |
Chapter 23 |
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| Nature and Use of Herbicides, Growth Regulators, Defoiliants and Desiccants (Dr. Hagood) |
Chapters 11,12,13, 18 & 25 |
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| Pesticides in Integrated Pest Management (Dr. Pfeiffer) |
Chapter 24, 25, & Handouts |
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| Pesticide Resistance (Dr. Mullins) |
Chapter 20 |
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| 24 | Apr. 16 | Nature and Use of Rodenticides, Avicides, Piscicides and Repellents (Dr. Parkhurst) | Chapters 7, 8, 9, & 10 |
| Apr. 18 |
Pesticide Development (Dr. Randy Huckaba) |
Handout |
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| Apr. 23 |
TBA |
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| 27 | Apr. 25
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Nature and Use of Nematicides (Dr. Eisenback) |
Chapter 6 |
| Stewardship Issues and Environmental Impact of Pesticide Usage: Review (Dr. Mullins) |
Handouts |
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| LABORATORY SYLLABUS |
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| Laboratory Number |
Date |
Topic |
| Jan. 16 |
Introduction to the course |
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| Jan. 23 |
Safety: Procedures and protective equipment |
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| Jan. 30 |
Toxicity testing: Plants and fungi |
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| Feb. 6 |
Toxicity testing: Insects and nematodes |
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| Feb. 13 |
Pesticide residue analysis |
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| Feb. 20 |
Pesticide formulations |
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| Feb 27& March 13 |
MIDTERM LAB EXAM & Pesticide information resources including accessing the internet = Lab 7 Assignment (March 13) |
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Mar. 5-11 |
SPRING BREAK |
| 8 | Mar. 13 |
Biological monitoring |
| Mar. 20 |
Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Pest Management |
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| Mar. 27 |
Pesticide nozzle calibration and application calculations |
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| Apr. 3 |
Structural and indoor area pesticide control |
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| 12 |
Apr. 10 |
Typical area application: granular application: problems and calibration |
| 13 | Apr. 17 |
Power liquid application sprayers: problems and calibration |
| 14 | Apr 24 |
Free time.... can be used for literature assignment!! |
| 15 |
May 1 |
FINAL LABORATORY EXAM and (optional) Pesticide Applicator Certifications Exams |
| GRADING |
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|---|---|
| The final course grade will be based on performance from the following: |
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| Lecture Midterm | 25 % |
| Lab Midterm |
5% |
| Laboratory Assignments |
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Lab quizzes |
5% |
Lab write-ups/problem sets |
20% |
| Literature Assignment Due April 27, 2007 |
10% |
| Laboratory Final |
10% |
| Lecture Final Wednesday, May 9, 2007: 10:05 AM until 12:05 PM To view the 2006 Final exam click here |
25% |
| Total |
100% |
