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Just days remain to sign up for the latest course from the GEAPS-KSU distance education partnership.

The all-new "Management of Insect Pests in Stored Grain" features practical, industry-tested techniques to prevent and respond to the insect infestations that can put even the best crops at risk.

The class runs March 8-April 16, and registration closes Wednesday.

GEAPS 525 puts a world on insect-management knowledge at your fingertips--no travel required.

You'll learn to make timely pest management decisions while protecting the quality of your stored grain--and the environment.

Lecture topics include:

• Economically Important Insects Associated with Stored Grain • Devices for Sampling Insects in Stored Grain

• Pest Management Basics and Concepts

• Preventive Tactics for Managing Stored Grain Insects

• Responsive Tactics for Managing Stored Grain Insects • Proper Use of Grain Protectants

• Fumigation Safety Considerations

• Integrated Management of Stored Grain Insects

• ...and more.

Weevils, beetles, borers, moths--they can all lower the value of your commodity.

With the right tools, you can be prepared.

Click here to register.

Weevils, beetles, borers, moths--grain stored for long periods of time is at risk for pests that can lower the value of your commodity.

Once an infestation occurs, it's important to act.

“GEAPS 525: Management of Insect Pests in Stored Grain," an all-new course from GEAPS and Kansas State University, provides fundamental knowledge required to prevent and manage infestations through practical non-chemical and chemical methods.

You'll learn to make timely pest management decisions while protecting the quality of your stored grain--and the environment.

GEAPS 525 puts a world on insect-management knowledge at your fingertips—no travel required.

The five-week course will be offered March 8 through April 16, 2010. Registration ends February 10, 2010.

The course will accept up to 50 students on a first-come, first-served basis.

The course is designed to benefit a wide variety of grain-industry professionals, from trainee to facility superintendent, merchandiser to operations manager.

Students will progress through the course together in a structured, supervised program developed and reviewed by professionals in the field.

All of the class material is based on current industry practices and standards, and class participants can expect a strong dose of real-world expertise.

The cost to attend the course is $515 for GEAPS members and $715 for non-members.

The non-member rate includes GEAPS membership through June 30, 2011.

The course “textbooks” are CDs that are mailed to students, who link together through a dedicated class Web site supervised by Kansas State University. The site contains the course syllabus, a networking component that enables discussion between students and faculty, and online quizzes.

Students are expected to progress through the classes together, but can study or take quizzes any time of the day or night. No travel is required.

Click here for more information and to register (registration closes Feb. 10).

Plus: "Grain Quality Management," a GEAPS-KSU classic, is back March 8-April 9--with all-new bonus material.

This 5-week course focuses on the management and maintenance of quality grains and oilseeds.

Click here for complete course and registration information (registration closes Feb. 10).

For more information, contact Chuck House at GEAPS.

See Related Websites/Articles:

• GEAPS / KSU Distance Learning Program

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