Learn to identify and employ different methods of weed control
- Understand weed control.
- Develop your knowledge of weed control methods.
- Taught by horticulture experts.
- Study in your own time at your own pace.
This course provides valuable learning for land managers, farmers, gardeners, orchardists, market gardeners, landscapers, spray contractors, nurserymen or anyone else concerned with the control of weeds.
Course Aims:
- Distinguish between different types of weeds, and identify common weed species, growing in your locality.
- Explain the characteristics of different weed control methods.
- Explain the use of chemical herbicides to control weeds.
- Specify appropriate weed control methods, for different types of situations.
- Determine appropriate techniques for the safe application of chemical herbicide in a specific situation.
- Explain different non-chemical weed control methods.
- Devise appropriate methods for control of weeds, for specific problems, in both the horticultural and agricultural industries
- Determine a detailed weed control program for a significant weed problem.
There are 8 Lessons in this course:
There are 7 lessons in this course:
- Weed Identification
- Review of the system of plant identification
- Common groups of weeds
- General characteristics of the weeds
- Resource guide
- Weed Control Methods
- Different ways to control weeds
- Types of weed problems
- List of plants to avoid
- Profile of some common weeds
- Mulching
- Soil treatments to control plant problems
- Physiological effects of weedicides on plants
- Pesticides terminology
- Chemical Weed Control
- Review of commercial groups of herbicides and their use
- Weedicides for home gardens
- Weed Control In Specific Situations
- Methods of controlling weeds on turf
- Types of weedicides used
- The law in relation to chemical use
- Commonly used commercial formulations
- Weed control in plant nurseries
- Safe Chemical Application
- Safety rules for using chemicals
- Safely storing and mixing of chemicals
- Correct usage of chemicals
- Cleaning up and disposing chemicals
- Basic first aid in relation to chemicals
- Keeping records of chemical usage
- Selection of pump and tanks
- Sprayer maintenance and cleaning
- Effects of chemicals on humans and animals
- Non-Chemical Weed Control
- Effects of chemical herbicides on the environment
- Biocontrol of pests and diseases
- Advantage and disadvantage of biocontrol
- Developing a Weed Control Program Report
- A practical lesson where the student can fully demonstrate their understanding of weed control by devising a weed management plan for a designated area.
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school’s tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.