Review and systematics of productive insects; The insects’ life history and habits in relation to the products; environmental and biological factors that influence productivity - food weather, pests and diseases, genetics; bee-keeping equipment and hive management; principles and practices of silkworm rearing; economics of apiculture and sericulture.
By the end of the course students should be able to:- Describe the tangible and non-tangible benefits of insects and the significance of insects in rural economies.- Demonstrate competence in establishing an income-generating project based on insects.- Give technical advice on establishing and management of an income-generating project based on insects including pest and disease management, harvest and post-harvest practices to maintain and enhance product quality.
