Agricultural Pest Management (APM) is an interdisciplinary program of study in Entomology, Plant Pathology and Weed Science jointly administered by the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology and the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences. The Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Pest Management is offered. Effective management of pest problems in production agriculture requires a broad base of knowledge in the pest disciplines and practical field experience. The undergraduate Agricultural Pest Management major features a strong core of courses in the three pest disciplines (entomology, plant pathology and weed science); a strong background in agriculture, biological and physical sciences; and practical training through co-op work experiences. Curricula are designed to meet the needs both of students who wish to terminate their higher education with a baccalaureate or masters degree. A range of restricted and non-restricted electives allow students to personalize their degree program for careers in crop production, agri-business, and/or graduate school preparation.

Graduates are well prepared for employment with agricultural industries such as chemical, seed or biotechnology companies; state and federal research, extension and regulatory agencies; private agricultural consulting firms; farmer's cooperatives; nurseries, home and garden centers, greenhouse plant production; and corporate farms.

The B.S. in Agricultural Pest Management is structured to prepare students for advanced degree programs.



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