Core

Insect Identification

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If you need to identify different insects, then this is the course for you. Along with your fellow attendees you will be taught identification techniques and work with microscopes to experience identifying and separating the main pest insects.

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Insects are often really small. It can be difficult to tell the difference between a grain weevil and a rice weevil close up, without a microscope and a trained eye.

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Overview

Whether you need to differentiate between different insects as part of your daily work or you have a natural curiosity to learn more about each insect species and the minute nuances between them, you will find this course fascinating.

During the Insect Identification programme, you will learn about:

1. Identifying stored product insects such as beetles and moths
2. Identifying flies
3. Identifying ants
4. Identifying bed bugs
5. Identifying silverfish
6. Identifying booklice
7. Identifying cockroaches
8. Identifying fleas

Upon completion of this course, you will receive a BPCA certificate of completion.

Level: Core
Prerequisites: Level 2 Pest Management - GPC 
Delivery: Classroom only
Duration: 1 day
Additional Study: None
Assessment: None
BPCA Registered CPD points: 10.5
BASIS Prompt CPD points: 12

Learners should hold the Level 2 Award or Certificate in Pest Management or equivalent.

After completing the Insect Identification programme, you may wish to study:

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Technical Programmes

Technical Programmes

• Practical Insect Control
• Study towards the Advanced Technician in Pest Management exam

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Plus+ Programmes

Plus+ Programmes

• Level 2 Award in Health and Safety
• Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work
• Customer Service Essentials

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Delivery

Classroom Delivery

Classroom programme

This is a one day, classroom-based course.

9 am for coffee, 9.30 am start, 4.30 pm finish.

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Assessments

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There is no assessment for this course.

Upon completion of this course, you will receive a BPCA certificate of completion.

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Fees

The course fee includes morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch.

  Including VAT Excluding VAT
Members £186 £155
Non-members £204 £170 

 

Please note: accommodation is not included in this course.

As this is a practical course, there will be no printouts or separate materials included.

Cancellation Terms:

Course cancellations will only be accepted on receipt of written instruction and are effective from the date received by the BPCA.

• Less than 15 working days after purchase: No charge
• 15 working days or more after purchase: 100% of fee

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