Annabelle Firlej, researcher

Annabelle Firlej

Researcher, Ph.D.

450 653-7368
ext 363

Contact Annabelle Firlej

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

Release of sterile spotted wing drosophila (Phase 1)

This project will evaluate the efficiency of the initial releases of sterile spotted wing drosophilas on fall raspberry plots.

Researcher: Annabelle Firlej

Read more about the project

Annabelle Firlej
2018-2021 • Fruit production

Optimizing pest management decision support systems to help the berry-growing industry adapt to climate change

Validation and adaptation of pest and disease monitoring and decision support tools.

Researcher: Annabelle Firlej

Read more about the project

Annabelle Firlej
2017-2018 • Market gardening

Multidisciplinary assessment of organic production systems for baby lettuce on muck soil

This project aims to assess the impact of cropping practices on baby lettuce yields and quality on muck soil.

Researchers: Caroline Côté Annabelle Firlej

Read more about the project

Caroline Côté
Annabelle Firlej
2017-2018 • Fruit production

Arthropod resistance to pesticides: literature review of resistant pests and resistance tests

IRDA drew up a list of insects and mites in Québec known to be or likely to become resistant to pesticides.

Researchers: Daniel Cormier Annabelle Firlej

Read more about the project

Daniel Cormier
Annabelle Firlej
2016-2017 • Fruit production

Posters on integrated fruit production for strawberry, raspberry, and highbush blueberry crops

IRDA produced posters to help producers and extension agents choose pest and disease control strategies that promote the use of IPM.

Researcher: Annabelle Firlej

Read more about the project

Annabelle Firlej

Publications

See also

Francis Allard, research assistant

Francis Allard

Research Assistant

418 643-2380
ext 654

See more

Colin Federspiel

Laboratory Technician

418 643-2380
ext 811

See more

Dalila Larios

Research Assistant

418 643-2380
ext 612

See more

Back to the full team

F