Module 4 – Integrated Disease & Pest Management for High-Value Crops
Duration: 5–7 hours
Overview:
This module, based on the Moja Academy course Pest and Disease Management in Africa, trains learners to identify, monitor, and manage pests and diseases using integrated, sustainable strategies. Content covers cultural, biological, and chemical control, with a focus on safe and effective implementation in African farming systems.
Video Introduction to Module 4: Using IPM to Manage Pests on Smallholder Farms
Using IPM to manage pests on smallholder farms demonstrates how African farmers employ Integrated Pest Management—using ecological monitoring, biological controls, and minimal chemical use—to effectively mitigate pest outbreaks like Fall Armyworm while preserving surrounding agroecological balance.
Key Skills:
Diagnose common crop pest and disease problems.
Select and apply IPM techniques.
Ensure safe, targeted use of pesticides and alternative controls.
Assignments:
Pest and Disease Management in Africa – link here
Introduction to pests and diseases in African farming systems.
Principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
Identification of major crop pests and diseases.
Control strategies (cultural, biological, chemical).
Safe pesticide use and handling.
Case studies from African contexts.
2. Malawi CSA Handbook – pp. 16–17, 21, 44–45 (effects of climate change on pests/diseases, storage pest management). Download here
3. Complete Module Quiz. (below)
