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    Example of biocontrol

    Introduction to Biocontrols - Part 1: Non-pesticide Biocontrols 

    Biological control (biocontrol) is using living organisms or their products to control pests. In this course you will learn some basic terminology associated with biocontrol, as well as the three broad types of biocontrol: classical, augmentative, and conservation. This course focuses on biocontrol agents that are not regulated as pesticides – insects (and other arthropods) and nematodes. You will learn about their modes of action and see examples of each. In addition to the pre- and post- evaluations, at several points during this course you will be invited to pause and do something with what you have just learned (e.g., answer a question). These activities are not graded but are included to facilitate your learning and make this online course more interesting.

    At the end of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Explain what biological control is
    • Describe the characteristics of the three main types of biological control: augmentative, classical, and conservation
    • Classify examples of biological control as either augmentative, classical, or conservation
    • Know which biological control agents are not regulated as pesticides
    • Describe the different ways that insect and nematode biocontrol agents work (“modes of action”)

    The content of this course was prepared by Amara Dunn-Silver, Cornell IPM. Contact Amara at arc55@cornell.edu with questions about the content of this course.

    USING THIS MODULE:

    Successful completion of this course will earn you 0.5 recertification credit for New York State DEC certified pesticide applicators in categories 1a, 2, 3a, 3b, 3c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 8, 9, 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25. You must be logged in and actively working in the course activities for a minimum of 0.5 hours (30 minutes) to earn the credits.

    If you are certified in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or West Virginia, visit the the state specific information page at the PSEP Distance Learning Center to confirm approval and recertification credit value for this course.

    If you are certified in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Vermont, the regulatory agencies in these states have approved all DLC courses and awards the same credits as New York.

    Credits are earned after you've:

    1. Signed the roster.
    2. Completed the pre-test.
    3. Viewed and studied the content of the course for the minimum required time.
    4. Successfully completed the post-test.
    5. Selected the course exit ticket link. This step also notifies us that you've finished the course.

    Once we've confirmed all course requirements have been met, we will send the official certificate to you via email at the address you provided when registering for the course.

    To begin, proceed to "Step 1 - Sign the Roster". Then continue with each step to complete the module.

  • Step 1 - Sign the Roster

    Select the "Roster - Intro to Biological Control - Part 1: Non-pesticide Biocontrols" link below to sign the roster. Enter your name, contact information, certification ID number for the state(s) you wish to receive credit for, and your signature. If you are an apprentice, enter the word "Apprentice" in the Certification ID space. Please be sure to select the "Save and View" button to save your entry.

    Note that you only need to sign the roster when you first start a new course.

    Not signing the roster will delay sending you your official certificate.

  • Step 2 - Take the Pre-test

    Please select the link below to open the pre-test. Be sure to answer all the questions. The pre-test is not graded. It provides a baseline measurement of your knowledge of information in this course module. (You'll be asked the same questions in the post-test.) You must complete the pre-test before moving to the course content.

  • Step 3 - View and Study the Course Content

    Select the link below to view the course content. Please watch the video carefully to learn more about the topic and so that you can earn a score of 90% or higher on the post-test to qualify for your credits.

  • Additional Resources (For reference only - NOT required part of course)

    These are additional resources and are not a required part of this course. When finished viewing these resources, return to this page and continue with the post-test.

  • Step 4 - Take the Post-test

    Select the link below to open the post-test. You must score at least 90% to qualify for recertification credits. You'll have as many tries as you need to achieve a 90% score. You may go back and review the module content to find the correct answers.

  • Step 5 - Course Exit Ticket

    After completing all required course tasks (signing the roster, taking the pre-test, actively working in the course content for the minimum required time noted above, and passing the post-test), you must select the course exit ticket link below to finish the course. You can save or print the exit ticket if you wish. Selecting the link also notifies us that you've finished the course.

    Please note: The official course completion certificate will be emailed to you once we've confirmed all course tasks are completed. If anything is incomplete, we will reach out to you. Not completing course tasks will delay you receiving the official certificate. It may also delay reporting the course completion to the appropriate state regulatory agency, if required by the state you're certified in.

  • Course Evaluation

    Please help us improve this course by selecting the "Course Evaluation" link below and answering a few short questions about your experience.