Pest Management Minor

The Pest Management minor provides students with specialized, science-based knowledge in insect biology, weed science, plant pathology, and integrated pest control, enhancing their understanding of how to manage pests in agricultural, urban, and natural environments. This minor is an excellent complement to majors in agriculture, biology, environmental science, forestry, horticulture, or related fields, offering practical skills applicable to careers in agricultural consulting, extension, regulatory agencies, and research. By combining classroom instruction with field-based experiences, the minor prepares students for opportunities in agriculture, environmental science, life science, or public health industries.

Prerequisite

One course from the following:

ASC 320 - Equine Management 3 Credit Hours
ASC 404 - Sheep Science 4 Credit Hours
ASC 406 - Beef Cattle Science 4 Credit Hours
ASC 408 - Swine Science 3 Credit Hours
ASC 420 - Dairy Cattle Science 3 Credit Hours
PLS 352 - Nursery Production 3 Credit Hours
PLS 386 - Plant Production Systems 4 Credit Hours
PLS 408 - Tobacco 3 Credit Hours
PLS 512 - Grains and Oilseeds Production 3 Credit Hours
PLS 515 - Turf Management 3 Credit Hours
HRT 520 - Commercial Vegetable Production 4 Credit Hours
HRT 525 - Floriculture and Hydroponic Crop Production 4 Credit Hours

Minor Requirements

ENT 300 - General Entomology 3 Credit Hours
PLS 504 - Integrated Weed Management 4 Credit Hours
PPA 400G - Principles of Plant Pathology 3 Credit Hours

Select at least 9 hours from the following:

ENT 310 - Insect Pests of Field Crops 3 Credit Hours
ENT 320 - Horticultural Entomology 3 Credit Hours
ENT 340 - Livestock Entomology 2 Credit Hours
ENT 502 - Forest Entomology 3 Credit Hours
ENT 530 - Integrated Pest Management 3 Credit Hours
ENT 574 - Advanced Applied Entomology 4 Credit Hours
VS 351 - Principles of Animal Hygiene and Disease Control 3 Credit Hours
PLS 470G - Soil Nutrient Management 3 Credit Hours
ASC 378 - Animal Nutrition 3 Credit Hours