Applied Entomology

Origin and phylogeny of insects. Insects and their allies as vectors of diseases of humans, animals and crops: Chemical pest control methods; formulation of insecticides, problems of insecticide persistence in the environment and pesticide resistance in insects, biological control of insect pests (partcularly in Nigeria), diapauses in insects as factors in their control, insect migratory and control strategy. Insect physiology.