IPM: Putting theory into practice
Dr Jacobson was commissioned to organize and run this course by UK-China Training Ltd. It was attended by 15 Chinese academics from a wide range of universities and institutes. The course comprised:
- An introduction to IPM
- Pest control strategies available to IPM practitioners
- Components of IPM
- Theory behind biological control
- Interactions between hiocontrol agents
- Hyperparasitism
- Examples of how to develop a new IPM programme
Prof Chen Julian (Academy of Agricultural Sciences) described the course as “an excellent summary of the subject” and “thoroughly enjoyed by all”. Dr Jacobson has been invited to tour the universities and institutes that were represented by delegates at this event.