Posters on integrated fruit production for strawberry, raspberry, and highbush blueberry crops
Annabelle Firlej
Description
The many treatments required to control insects and diseases in berry crops can limit the use of integrated pest management (IPM). The aim of this project was to produce a poster with information to help producers and extension agents choose pest and disease control strategies that promote the use of IPM.
Objective(s)
- Create a poster to help producers and extension agents choose pest and disease control strategies
- Summarize information on the efficacy of pesticides against pests and diseases and their potential negative impacts on natural enemies in three crops (strawberries, raspberries, and highbush blueberries)
- Set up a committee of experts to validate the information collected
From 2016 to 2017
Project duration
Fruit production
Activity areas
Ecosystem protection, Pest, weed, and disease control
Services
These three posters for growers and consultants are available free of charge in print or electronic format.
Partners
Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec | Quebec Reference Center for Agriculture and Agri-food
Publications
Research report • Annabelle Firlej
Firlej, A. 2017. Création d'affiches de production fruitière intégrée pour la fraise, la framboise et le bleuet en corymbe. IRDA. 12 p. DownloadPopular article • Annabelle Firlej
Firlej, A. 2017. Lutte aux ravageurs : comment choisir le meilleur produit. IRDA. 1 page. DownloadThis may interest you
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