Invasive Species & Forage Production

COURSE

FREE
2h 0m

This self-paced course is designed for forage producers and extension specialis who want to protect their high-value crops from invasive plants, insects, and pathogens. The program begins with sector-specific insights on the economic and ecological impacts of invasive species, reinforced by grower testimonials that show the real-world consequences of pest introduction and spread. You will learn to identify priority invasive species through images, seasonal damage cues, and field-based scenarios, before exploring practical biosecurity and decontamination strategies tailored to forage environments. The course also covers movement prevention, monitoring, and step-by-step pest reporting processes using platforms such as Report Invasives and iNaturalist. Throughout the course, knowledge checks and a final quiz help solidify your learning, with successful completion eligible for continuing education credits for pesticide applicator certification in BC. A downloadable resource library provides ongoing support for integrating these practices into your day-to-day crop management.