The cranberry weevil (Anthonomus musculus) feeds on cranberry plants, and overwintering females lay their eggs on the flower buds, causing the flowers to abort. There are few or no pesticides registered for this pest. The aim of this two-year project was to determine the efficacy of various pesticides in the field.
From 2015 to 2017
Project duration
Fruit production
Activity areas
Pest, weed, and disease control
Service
IRDA is able to assess the effectiveness of a variety of biopesticides for many types of crops.
Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec | Programme d'appui à la stratégie phytosanitaire québécoise en agriculture | Club environnemental et technique Atocas Québec
Summary sheet • Annabelle Firlej,Franz Vanoosthuyse, Élisabeth Ménard
Firlej, A., I. Drolet, F. Vanoosthuyse, M. Grenier et E. Ménard. 2017. Tamisage d'insecticides à risques réduits contre l’anthonome de l’atoca dans les atocatières. IRDA. 3 p. DownloadResearch report • Annabelle Firlej
Firlej, A., I. Drolet. 2017. Tamisage d'insecticides à risques réduits contre l’anthonome de l’atoca dans les atocatières. IRDA. 11 p. DownloadIRDA drew up a list of insects and mites in Québec known to be or likely to become resistant to pesticides.
Researchers: Daniel Cormier Annabelle Firlej
Using sound irrigation management to control frost and water stress in lowbush blueberry helps stabilize yield while minimizing environmental impacts.
Researcher: Carl Boivin
Effect of mineral oil on Isomate CM/OFM TT dispenser.
Researcher: Daniel Cormier