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Assiniboine Community College INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
Assiniboine Community College

Assiniboine Community College

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT

Brandon, Canada

Certificate

English

Sep 2024

Distance Learning

Key Summary

    About: The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program provides students with the knowledge and skills to manage pests effectively and sustainably. Students learn to use a combination of biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools to keep pest populations under control. The course emphasizes real-world applications, ensuring graduates are prepared to face challenges in various environments.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue career paths in agricultural consulting, pest control management, environmental science, and food safety. They may work for government agencies, non-profits, or private sector companies focusing on sustainable pest management solutions.

Manitoba Agriculture requires at least one individual per landscape or golf course company to be certified in IPM. A current Pesticide Landscape/Golf Applicator license is also mandatory. IPM online exams are now available for certification.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) provides green space managers with the knowledge to achieve an acceptable level of pest control in a cost-effective and aseptically pleasing way while minimizing the use of pesticides.

Members of the landscape and golf course industries in Manitoba initiated the IPM certification program, which is meant to formally recognize industry qualifications and promote ongoing IPM education. The program was jointly developed by the Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association (MGSA), Landscape Manitoba, Assiniboine Community College, and Manitoba Agriculture and Manitoba Conservation & Water Stewardship.

Manitoba Agriculture requires at least one individual per landscape or golf course company to be certified in IPM. A current Pesticide Applicator licence is also recommended.