Mitigation of infestations of Multi-coloured Asian lady beetle
Date
2018-2021Rôle dans le projet
CollaborateurPartenaires
OMAFRA, AAC-Nouvelle-ÉcosseOrganisme subventionnaire
Agriculture agroalimentaire Canada- Grappe scientifique canadienneDescription
Objective:
1. Evaluate effectiveness of alternatives for managing MALB infestation using repellants such as potassium metabisulfite, kaolin clay and botanical extracts;
2. Evaluate the efficacy of the opti sorter on harvester and/or optical sorter post-harvest for removing MALB; and
3. Development of best management practices for managing MALB in Canadian vineyards.
Chargé de projet
Alexander Campbell
Chercheur responsable
Caroline Provost