Pesticides & Plant Protection Equipment (Paper Code: 17010727)

Pesticides: classification, properties, entry and mode of action; formulation and toxicity of pesticides; factors affecting toxicity of pesticides; antidotes; problems associated with the use of pesticides.

Pest control equipment: history of development, classification, constructional features, principles of working, operation, maintenance and selection.

Fungicides: history, nature, properties, mode of action and formulations of antifungal, antibacterial chemicals, stickers, spreaders and other adjuvants.

Nematicides: their types, economic methods of nematicidal use.

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Familiarization with different formulations of pesticides, their preparation and use

toxicity to insects and plants; demonstration on use of various types of pest control equipment

study of factors affecting efficacy of pesticide spray

calibration of plant protection equipments; common troubles in the use of pest control equipment and their remedies,

preparation of bordeux mixture and bordeux paints

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