Plant Husbandry introduces some of the most common pests, weeds and diseases which are encountered on a golf course.

You will gain knowledge on how to identify correctly pests, weeds and disease symptoms and learn how to deal with pests and weeds and also to treat turfgrass diseases. It is appropriate for those wishing to acquire an introductory knowledge of plant protection.

On completion of the unit you will be able to identify a range of common weeds, pests, diseases and non-pathogenic disorders and of appropriate techniques to control common infestations.

Outcome 1 - Identify a range of common weeds, pests, diseases and non-pathogenic disorders.

Performance Criteria:

• Common weeds are identified correctly.
• Common pests are identified correctly.
• Common diseases are identified correctly.
• Common non-pathogens are identified correctly.

Outcome 2 - Describe a range of common weeds, pests, diseases and non-pathogenic disorders and their effects on plant growth and development.

Performance Criteria:

• The features of given plant species resulting in them being considered as weeds are described accurately.
• The features of given animal species resulting in them being considered as pests are described accurately.
• The features of given organisms resulting in them being considered as species causing diseases are described accurately.
• The characteristics and effects of given non-pathogenic disorders are described accurately.

Outcome 3 - Outline appropriate methods of control of a range of common infestations.

Performance Criteria:

• Physical control methods for given infestations are outlined accurately.
• Cultural control methods for given infestation are outlined accurately.
• Chemical control methods for given infestations are outlined accurately.
• Biological control methods for given infestations are outlined accurately.

You are expected to follow the lectures in order and will be required to watch 90% of the videos before you can advance to the next lecture.

Good luck, and enjoy!