Researcher, Ph.D.
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The goal of this project is to develop a mating disruption method to control two cranberry pests. We will test a new pheromone dispenser developed expressly for this crop. We will assess its effectiveness in reducing the populations of the two pests and the damage they cause, as well as the duration of the dispenser’s effectiveness in the laboratory and in the field. By the project’s end we will have a good idea of the potential of mating disruption to control the black headed fireworm and the cranberry fruitworm, as well as how best to apply it. This information will provide the basis for introducing mating disruption as an alternative integrated pest control strategy to Québec’s cranberry growers.
From 2019 to 2021
Project duration
Fruit production
Activity areas
Pest, weed, and disease control, Organic farming
Services
Compared with insecticide applications, this method reduces the risks to human health and the environment.
Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec | Club environnemental et technique Atocas Québec
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