Sustainable control methods for apple pests
Daniel Cormier
Researcher
450 653-7368
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Gérald Chouinard
Researcher
450 653-7368
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Description
This pan-Canadian project conducted in Ontario, Québec, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick focuses on strategies for controlling three key pests in apple production. These strategies will result in a lower environmental impact and improvements in production efficiency. The targeted pests are apple maggot, apple leafcurling midge, and obliquebanded leafroller.
Objective(s)
- Develop a biological method to control the apple maggot
- Increase our understanding of the phenology of the apple leafcurling midge
- Study the role of plant volatile substances in attracting the obliquebanded leafroller
From 2018 to 2023
Project duration
Fruit production
Activity areas
Pest, weed, and disease control
Service
This project aims to develop environmentally sound methods for controlling apple pests.
Partners
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture | Canadian Horticultural Council | Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
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