In unit 3, special discussion is made for other animal agricultural pests. Particular mention is made of rats, mice, nematodes and birds because of their importance. Their control measures are also discussed. In unit 4, you will learn about weeds as pests. Weeds are pants growing were they are not wanted, but are important in crop production. They have both harmful and beneficial effects. Methods of weed control are also highlighted. Unit 5 focused on storage pests of common Nigerian crops and the damages caused by them. In module II, units 1 and 2, the concepts of diseases and a description of the causative agents of crop diseases are given. You will be acquainted with disease symptoms and how they can be diagnosed. Important diseases which affect arable and permanent crops and methods of their management are also discussed according to crop agronomic groupings.
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