Topic 4.1: Pest and Disease Control

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Topic Introduction

This topic introduces the technologies for the prevention and control of forest pests, including plant quarantine, biological control, chemical control and physical control.

By the end of this topic, you should be able to:

  • Explain the concept of plant quarantine, biological control, chemical control and physical control.
  • Discuss implementation conditions and application scope of various control technologies.
  • Explain the advantages and disadvantages of biological and chemical control techniques
  • Propose various methods and approaches for controlling forest pests.

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