Classical Weed Biological Control 101 Short Course

The Classical Weed Biological Control 101 Short Course is an asynchronous, professional, online short course designed to provide you with knowledge about the science, application, and regulation of classical weed biological control.

This course consists of six sequenced video presentations, along with supplemental materials for in-depth learning and assessment. It takes approximately three hours to complete and was developed by professionals with real-world experience managing invasive plants.

Course Access

Upon registration, students will have 30 days to access and complete the course. All enrollees are expected to watch each video in its entirety and sequence. A short quiz follows each video and must be passed with a score of 70% or higher to continue. Participants may rewatch videos as needed before moving forward. Participants will receive a reminder email before their 30-day access period ends to ensure they have time to complete the course.

Registration Fee: 

Free for all thanks to funding from the USDA Forest Service.

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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, participants will understand:

  • the fundamentals of classical weed biocontrol
  • the science and regulations that guide the practice
  • how to distinguish CBC from other forms of biocontrol
  • how biological control insects are identified, tested, regulated, and approved for release
  • how biological control of weeds can fit into an integrated weed management strategy


Who Should Enroll

This course is designed for individuals interested in learning more about the biological control of noxious weeds. It is open to anyone, and no prerequisites are required. A certificate from NAISMA will be issued upon successful completion.

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Federal agency staff: click here to download NAISMA’s completed Section 889 form.