Annabelle Firlej, researcher

Annabelle Firlej

Researcher, Ph.D.

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About

Annabelle Firlej (Ph.D) earned a doctorate in biology from Université du Québec à Montréal in 2007 and then worked for 6 years as a postdoctoral fellow at Institut de recherche en biologie végétale (IRBV) on various projects related to biological control, invasive exotic species, and the impact of climate change on insects. A researcher at IRDA since 2017, she develops entomology research projects that address issues faced by berry, cranberry, and apple growers. She brings her skill set to bear by facilitating the creation of productive partnerships and developing new areas of expertise that benefit growers.

Area(s) of Expertise

  • Biology and ecology of crop pests and natural enemies
  • Molecular identification of insects
  • Biological control
  • Invasive exotic species
  • Climate change
  • Berry and apple production

Related research project(s)

2018-2021 • Fruit production

Developing new shelter systems adapted to organic raspberry production that reduce pest infestations and boost crop productivity and profitability

Design and validation of a new generation of high tunnels with automatic retractable roofs, new roofing materials, and screens that will extend the harvest season.

Researcher: Annabelle Firlej

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2018-2023 • Fruit production

Environmentally sound management of the Spotted Wing Drosophila

This project will formulate multiple independent, but potentially synergistic, strategies to control Spotted Wing Drosophila.

Researcher: Annabelle Firlej

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Annabelle Firlej
2018-2020 • Market gardening

Developing an organic farming protocol for young vegetable shoots: a multidisciplinary approach

This project will help lead to the development of an organic farming system to grow baby greens.

Researchers: Caroline Côté Annabelle Firlej Carl Boivin Maryse Leblanc

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Caroline Côté
Annabelle Firlej
Carl Boivin
Maryse Leblanc
2018-2019 • Fruit production

Incorporating integrated fruit production data for strawberries, raspberries, and highbush blueberries into the SAgE Pesticides web tool

This project looks to incorporate the data for the recommended IFP berry products into the SAgE Pesticides database. The goal is to encourage farmers to adopt IFP and make it easier for them to access IFP data.

Researcher: Annabelle Firlej

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Annabelle Firlej
2018-2020 • Fruit production

Evaluating techniques to interrupt the developmental cycle of spotted wing drosphila overwintering in Québec

The project’s overall goal is to slow the arrival of Spotted Wing Drosophila in crop plots using mass trapping at overwintering sites.

Researcher: Annabelle Firlej

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Annabelle Firlej
2018-2019 • Fruit production

Integrated control methods for control of Japanese beetle in Montérégie in highbush blueberry

This project aims to reduce Japanese beetle populations using localized applications that minimize environmental and health risks

Researcher: Annabelle Firlej

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Annabelle Firlej

Publications

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Alexandra Villeneuve

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Gérald Chouinard, researcher

Gérald Chouinard

Researcher, agr., Ph.D.

450 653-7368
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Vincent Desbiens

Research Assistant

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