crop defense course
This course equips you with essential skills to defend maize, soybean, and tomato crops against pests and diseases in warm, humid climates. You will master scouting techniques, economic thresholds, integrated pest management strategies including biological and chemical controls, safe pesticide application, resistance prevention, and record-keeping to boost yields, safeguard workers, and promote sustainable farming practices.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on knowledge to spot and control major pests and diseases affecting maize, soybeans, and tomatoes in hot, humid areas. Master cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical methods, accurate scouting with thresholds, safe pesticide handling, resistance strategies, and record-keeping systems to cut crop losses, ensure worker safety, and achieve higher yields through informed, evidence-based choices.
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Develop skills
- IPM scouting and thresholds for quick data-driven decisions on spraying.
- Biological and cultural controls to reduce pests with minimal chemicals.
- Precision spraying techniques to calibrate nozzles and minimise drift.
- Resistance management by rotating modes of action to prolong product efficacy.
- Ensuring worker safety and environmental protection for crews and beneficial organisms.
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