Credit hours
In-class work per week |
Practice per week |
Credits |
Duration |
Total |
4 |
2 |
10 |
15 weeks |
150 hours |
Instructor
José Roberto Postali Parra
Lessando Moreira Gontijo
Objective
Teach and train graduate students in the fundamentals and applications of insect biology, nutrition, and mass-rearing. The course provides both theoretical and practical foundations for conducting entomological research that examines bioecological aspects in both laboratory and field environments. In addition, the course aims to develop students’ ability to evaluate the biotic and abiotic factors that influence insect biology, nutrition, and rearing processes. Finally, the course encourages critical and analytical thinking among graduate students, promoting the rigorous and innovative application of the concepts addressed throughout the course.
Content
Importance of insect biology, nutrition, and mass-rearing; insect development and metamorphosis; insect life history theory; dimorphism and diapause in insects; importance of biotic and abiotic factors in insect biology; mating systems in insects; laboratory rearing techniques; principles of insect nutrition;
terminology and characterization of artificial diets; criteria for evaluating artificial diets; insect feeding habits and the suitability of different rearing methods; sanitary conditions for insect rearing; case studies and seminars.
Bibliography
COHEN, A.C. 2015. Insect diets: Science and technology. CRC Press, 439p.
CÔNSOLI, F.L.; PARRA, J.R.P.; ZUCCHI, R.A. (Eds.). 2010. Egg parasitoids in agroecosystems with emphasis on Trichogramma. New York: Springer, 479p. (Progress in Biological Control, 9).
GULLAN, P.J., CRANSTON, P.S. 2017. Insetos: Fundamentos da entomologia. 5ª. ed. Rio de Janeiro: Roca, 912p.
JERVIS, M. A.; KIDD, N. A. C.; et al. Jervis's Insects as natural nnemies: Practical perspectives. 2. ed. Wallingford: CABI, 2023.
KING, E. G. & N.C. LEPPLA (Eds.). 1984. Advances and challenges in insect rearing. USDA, ARS, 306p.
MORALES-RAMOS, J.A.; ROJAS, M.G.; SHAPIRO-ILAN, D.I. (Eds.). 2023. Mass production of beneficial organisms: Invertebrates and entomopathogens. London, UK: Academic Press, 599p.
PANIZZI, A.R. & J.R.P. PARRA (Eds.). 2009. Bioecologia e nutrição de insetos: base para o manejo integrado de pragas. Brasília, Embrapa Informação Tecnológica, 1164p.
PANIZZI, A.R.; PARRA, J.R.P. (Eds.). 2012. Insect biology and nutrition for integrated pest management. Boca Raton, CRC, 732 p.
PARRA, J.R.P. & R.A. ZUCCHI (Eds.). 1997. Trichogramma e o controle biológico aplicado. Piracicaba, Fealq, 324p.
PARRA, J.R.P. 2005. Técnicas de criação de insetos para programas de controle biológico. Fealq/Esalq/USP/ Depto. de Entomologia, 134p.
PARRA, J.R.P.; BOTELHO, P.S.M.; CORRÊA-FERREIRA, B.S.; BENTO, J.M.S. (Eds.). 2002. Controle biológico no Brasil: Parasitoides e predadores. São Paulo: Manole, 635p.
PARRA, J.R.P.; PINTO, A.S.; NAVA, D.E.; OLIVEIRA, R.C.; DINIZ, A.J.F. (Eds.) Controle biológico com parasitoides e predadores na agricultura basileira. Piracicaba: Fealq, 2021, 592p.
PARRA, J. R. P.; ZUCCHI, R. A.; COELHO JR., A.; GEREMIAS, L. D.; CÔNSOLI, F. L. 2015. Trichogramma as a tool for IPM in Brazil. In: VINSON, S. B.; GREENBERG, S. M.; LIU, T.-X.; RAO, A.; VOLOSCIUK, L. F. (Eds.). Biological control of pests using Trichogramma: current status and perspectives. Yangling, Shaanxi: Northwest A&F University Press. p. 472–496.
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SINGH, P. & R.F. MOORE (Eds.). 1985. Handbook of insect rearing. Elsevier, 2v.
van LENTEREN, J.C. 2003. Quality control and production of biological control agents. Theory and testing procedures, CAB Publishing, 327p.