Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategies
Price
Rs. 12,000
Duration
2 Weeks
About the Course
Course Duration: 2 Days (16 Hours)
Mode: Classroom-Based with Practical Demonstrations
Level: Certificate
Conducted by: Smithk Industrial Institute
Course Overview
The Certificate Course in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is designed to provide participants with a practical and comprehensive understanding of pest management strategies in Sri Lanka’s agricultural landscape. This 2-day training focuses on sustainable, science-based approaches to controlling pests in various crops while minimizing environmental and economic risks.
This course is ideal for farmers, agricultural officers, agronomists, students, and professionals looking to enhance their knowledge of pest control without excessive reliance on chemical pesticides. The training will be delivered by five expert lecturers, ensuring an engaging and interactive learning experience.
Key Features
Covers all major aspects of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) across different crops.
Practical pest identification exercises using real plant specimens brought to the classroom.
Demonstration of trap-setting techniques with actual pest control equipment.
Hands-on training in monitoring, surveillance, and decision-making for pest management.
Focuses on sustainable agriculture and reducing reliance on chemical pesticides.
No field exercises – all practical components will be conducted within the classroom setting.
What You Will Learn
The fundamentals of IPM principles and strategies in agriculture.
Identification of key pests, life cycles, and behaviors affecting Sri Lankan crops.
Various biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical control methods in pest management.
The importance of monitoring, pest action thresholds, and risk assessment in decision-making.
How to develop crop-specific IPM plans for long-term pest management.
By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and practical skills to implement effective and sustainable pest management strategies in agricultural settings.
Your Course Director
Subash Jayanetti
Mr. Subash Jayanetti is a highly respected figure in Sri Lanka's agricultural sector, with an impressive 18 years of lecturing experience and over 20 years of practical expertise in agriculture. He is a specialist in greenhouse cultivation and has been instrumental in advancing controlled environment agriculture through his work with the Department of Agriculture, Sri Lanka.
Recognized as a leading expert, Mr. Jayanetti frequently appears on agriculture-related television programs, sharing his knowledge and insights with the broader public. His dedication to agricultural education has made him a well-known and trusted name in the industry.
In 2024, Smithk Agro welcomed Mr. Jayanetti as an external consultant and Course Director for the Greenhouse Technology & Management training program. Since then, he and his team of six experts have been making a significant impact, educating Sri Lankans on modern greenhouse technologies, climate control, fertigation systems, and sustainable practices.
Under his leadership, the course has gained a reputation as one of the most comprehensive and practical training programs in Sri Lanka, equipping participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to adopt advanced greenhouse cultivation techniques successfully. His efforts continue to inspire a new generation of farmers, agribusiness professionals, and agricultural enthusiasts, driving innovation and efficiency in the sector.
