The aim of the course is for the students to be able to: Judge the benefits and risks arising from the use of plant protection products (PPP) and biocides, describe the different categories of PPP based on the target organism and their biochemical mode of action, recognize and evaluate the various formulation types of PPP and biocides, identify and understand the information given on the label of PPP & biocides, know the Personal Protective Equipment and understand the necessity of their use Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information, using necessary technologies, promote of free, creative and inductive thinking Pest management during cultivation.  The course also discusses:  Chemicals for crop protection historical review. Chemistry and classification of the active ingredients of pesticides. Mode of action of pesticides, The basis of selective toxicity. Pesticide formulations. Nomenclature, ingredients, formulation types. Pesticide application. The choice of formulation, application and safety. Problems in the use of pesticides. Measures to minimize the adverse effects of pesticide application. Degradation of pesticides. Non-biological and microbial degradation. Pesticide soil interactions. Elements of pesticide legislation.