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

Daniel Cormier

Researcher

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Annabelle Firlej

Researcher

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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

Presentation • Franz Vanoosthuyse, Daniel Cormier

Vanoosthuyse, F. et D. Cormier. 2018. La résistance des insectes et acariens aux pesticides au Québec : Résistance et soupçons en pomiculture. IRDA. Présentation offerte dans le cadre de la Journée technique AGROPOMME. Download

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. Download

Poster • 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. Download

Summary 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. Download

Research 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. Download

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