Mating disruption of the codling moth – phase II
Daniel Cormier
Researcher, Ph.D.
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Description
IRDA was tasked with coordinating and increasing the use of mating disruption to control codling moths on at least 35% of Québec’s apple farms and 40% of its apple-growing production acreage.
Objective(s)
- Ensure that at least 35% of Québec apple farms use mating disruption to control the codling moth
- Ensure that mating disruption is used to control the codling moth on at least 40% of Québec’s apple acreage
From 2018 to 2020
Project duration
Fruit production
Activity areas
Pest, weed, and disease control
Service
In contrast with pesticide use, this method lowers health risks to humans and the environment.
Partners
Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec | Technical support clubs
Publications
Summary sheet • Daniel Cormier, Gérald Chouinard, Audrey Charbonneau, Franz Vanoosthuyse
Cormier, D., G. Chouinard, A. Charbonneau, F. Vanoosthuyse et al. 2016. Confusion sexuelle contre le carpocapse de la pomme. IRDA. 1 page. Large-scale use of codling moth mating disruption in Quebec orchards DownloadSummary sheet • Audrey Charbonneau, Franz Vanoosthuyse, Vincent Philion, Daniel Cormier
Charbonneau, A., F. Vanoosthuyse, V. Filion, D. Cormier. 2016 (mise à jour en 2023). Comment fabriquer soi-même les outils nécessaires à la pose des diffuseurs et des pièges. IRDA. 2 pages. Large-scale use of codling moth mating disruption in Quebec orchards DownloadPoster • Audrey Charbonneau, Franz Vanoosthuyse, Gérald Chouinard, Daniel Cormier
Charbonneau, A., F. Vanoosthuyse, G. Chouinard, D. Cormier. 2017. Des gains environnementaux à utiliser la confusion sexuelle contre le carpocapse de la pomme. IRDA. 1 page. Large-scale use of codling moth mating disruption in Quebec orchards DownloadPresentation • Gérald Chouinard, Daniel Cormier
Chouinard, G., D. Cormier. 2017. Confusion, exclusion et intégration : Récentes avancées environnementales de la pomiculture au Québec. Présentation donnée dans le cadre du Congrès Cidres, Vins et Alcools d'ici 2017. IRDA. 45 pages. Large-scale use of codling moth mating disruption in Quebec orchards DownloadSummary sheet • Audrey Charbonneau, Franz Vanoosthuyse, Gérald Chouinard, Daniel Cormier
Charbonneau, A., F. Vanoosthuyse, G. Chouinard, D. Cormier. 2018. Confusion sexuelle contre le carpocapse de la pomme - Calcul du patron d'installation des diffuseurs. IRDA. 5 p. Large-scale use of codling moth mating disruption in Quebec orchards DownloadSummary sheet • Audrey Charbonneau, Franz Vanoosthuyse, Gérald Chouinard, Daniel Cormier
Charbonneau, A., F. Vanoosthuyse, G. Chouinard et D. Cormier. 2019. Confusion sexuelle contre le carpocapse de la pomme - Principes de base et aide financière disponible. IRDA. 1 p. Large-scale use of codling moth mating disruption in Quebec orchards DownloadSummary sheet • Audrey Charbonneau, Franz Vanoosthuyse, Gérald Chouinard, Daniel Cormier
Charbonneau, A., F. Vanoosthuyse, G. Chouinard, D. Cormier. 2020. Confusion sexuelle contre le carpocapse de la pomme - Observation hebdomadaire et traitement insecticide. IRDA. 1 p. Large-scale use of codling moth mating disruption in Quebec orchards DownloadSummary sheet • Audrey Charbonneau, Franz Vanoosthuyse, Gérald Chouinard, Daniel Cormier
Charbonneau, A., F. Vanoosthuyse, G. Chouinard, D. Cormier. 2020. Confusion sexuelle contre le carpocapse de la pomme - Installation des diffuseurs (ISOMATE®-CM/OFM TT). IRDA. 2 p. Large-scale use of codling moth mating disruption in Quebec orchards DownloadThis may interest you
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