This project will investigate pest populations within a newly established glasshouse, with the aim of understanding how pests establish and change in a new growing environment. The student will learn how to identify common horticultural pests, understand their life cycles and carry out regular monitoring using appropriate methods such as visual inspections and biological controls.
Throughout the project, the student will record the presence, number and location of different pests, while also monitoring the health and condition of the plants. The collected data will be analysed to identify any changes or increases in pest populations over the three-month period and to determine whether particular pests become established or experience a population boom.
The project will provide practical experience in pest identification, monitoring, data collection and horticultural observation, while helping to protect the glasshouse plant collections through early detection of potential pest problems. The student will conclude the project by analysing their findings and producing a short report identifying trends, potential risk periods and recommendations for future monitoring and integrated pest management within the glasshouse.
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