Arthropod resistance to pesticides: literature review of resistant pests and resistance tests
Daniel Cormier
Researcher, Ph.D.
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Annabelle Firlej
Description
After reviewing the literature in international databases and consulting provincial experts on the topic, IRDA drew up a list of insects and mites in Québec known to be or likely to become resistant to pesticides. It also reviewed resistance monitoring methods and listed recommended techniques. The last stage of the project was to publish a leaflet for stakeholders upstream and downstream of the various horticultural sectors.
Objective(s)
- Document insect and mite resistance to pesticides and methods of detecting it with a view to educating and guiding extension agents and producers regarding the risks of using inappropriate pesticides
- Consult crop experts in Québec and provincial and international specialists in resistance monitoring
- Conduct a scientific watch on pesticide resistance in insect and mite species in Québec
- Produce a literature review and summary
From 2017 to 2018
Project duration
Fruit production
Activity areas
Pest, weed, and disease control
Service
This project will help prevent the use of inappropriate pest control products.
Partner
Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec
Publications
Literature review • Franz Vanoosthuyse,Annabelle Firlej, Élisabeth Ménard, Audrey Charbonneau, Daniel Cormier
Vanoosthuyse, F., A. Firlej, É. Ménard, A. Dieni, A. Chabonneau, D. Cormier. 2018. Revue de littérature | La résistance des insectes et acariens aux produits antiparasitaires pour les espèces agricoles présentes au Québec. IRDA. 116 p. DownloadPoster • Franz Vanoosthuyse,Annabelle Firlej, Élisabeth Ménard, Audrey Charbonneau, Daniel Cormier
Vanoosthuyse, F., A. Firlej, É. Ménard, A. Dieni, A. Charbonneau, D. Cormier. 2018. La résistance des insectes et des acariens aux pesticides pour les espèces agricoles présentes au Québec. IRDA. Congrès de la société d'entomologie du Québec, Québec, décembre 2018. DownloadSummary sheet • Franz Vanoosthuyse,Annabelle Firlej, Daniel Cormier
Vannosthuyse, F., A. Firlej, D. Cormier. 2018. La résistance des insectes et des acariens aux pesticides – État de la situation pour les espèces agricoles présentes au Québec. IRDA. 12 p. DownloadResearch report • Franz Vanoosthuyse,Annabelle Firlej, Élisabeth Ménard, Audrey Charbonneau, Daniel Cormier
Vanoosthuyse, F., A. Firlej, É. Ménard, A. Dieni, A. Charbonneau, D. Cormier. 2018. La résistance des arthropodes aux pesticides : l’état des connaissances, les ravageurs résistants et les tests de résistance. IRDA. 25 p. DownloadThis may interest you
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