Biological control of leek moth through the release of trichogramma wasps in organic leek production in Québec
Josée Boisclair
Researcher
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Description
An initial laboratory phase was aimed at comparing the efficacy of two parasites T. brassicae and T. ostriniae on leek moth. The purpose of a second, two-year phase, conducted at the Organic Agriculture Innovation Platform in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, is to test the ability of both parasites to reduce leek moth damage in the field compared to a control. A technical and economic analysis will look at the costs and benefits of trichogramma releases.
Objective(s)
- Determine in the lab and the field the capacity of two species of trichogramma wasps raised commercially in Québec (T. brassicae and T. ostriniae) to parasitize leek moth eggs and reduce larval populations and the damage they cause on organic leeks
- Develop a cost-effective, ecofriendly control strategy that protects natural enemies
From 2015 to 2019
Project duration
Market gardening
Activity areas
Ecosystem protection, Pest, weed, and disease control, Organic farming
Services
This project will pave the way for a strategy for controlling leek moth that harms neither the environment nor beneficial wildlife.
Partners
Growing Forward 2 | Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec - Innov'Action Programme | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Université du Québec à Montréal | Anatis Bioprotection | Pleine Terre | Pôle d'excellence en lutte intégrée - CLD Jardins de Napierville | Coopérative des agriculteurs de proximité écologique
Publications
Summary sheet • Josée Boisclair, Daniel Cormier
Lafrenaye, A., J. Boisclair, D. Cormier, E. Lucas. 2019. Lutte biologique contre la teigne du poireau à l'aide de lâchers de trichogrammes dans la culture biologique du poireau au Québec (1/2). IRDA well represented at the 2017 annual meeting of Québec’s entomology association. 2 p. DownloadSummary sheet • Josée Boisclair, Luc Belzile, Daniel Cormier, Denise Godonou
Lafrenaye, A., J. Boisclair, D. Cormier, L. Belzile, D. Godonou, E. Lucas. 2019. Lutte biologique contre la teigne du poireau à l'aide de lâchers de trichogrammes dans la culture biologique du poireau au Québec (2/2) . IRDA. 2 p. DownloadThis may interest you
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