Course overview
This course strongly emphasises the field application of vertebrate pest control techniques and provides the theoretical bases for these techniques. Topics covered are the biology and ecology of vertebrate pests; the damage caused by pest animals; the legislative and administrative aspects of vertebrate pest control; district organisations; extension; vertebrate pest control practice.
Note: There is a 5 day field trip as a compulsory component of this course.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the biological parameters that underpin the application of control techniques to pest populations
- Apply pest control techniques
- Describe the environmental and agricultural imperatives for pest control
- Recognise the welfare implications of pest control
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Class details
Roseworthy Campus
Group 1
Class number 52066
Section LE01
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 52065
Section FW01
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 52067
Section TU01
Size 20
Available 20
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