The grape rootworm, Fidia viticida (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), newly recorded from Quebec

Lasnier

Coussergues³

et al. 2021

Insects

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In Quebec (Canada), viticulture has experienced steady growth in the last 35 years in terms of surfaces cultivated and value, although it is practiced in climatic conditions at the edge of what is considered a cool-climate area. This case study documents biodiversity studies conducted at the l’Orpailleur vineyard (Dunham, QC, Canada) from 1997 to 2021. In a first phase starting in 1997, the biodiversity of insecticide-free and insecticide-treated plots was determined for the taxa Scarabaeidae, Curculionidae, Chrysomelidae, Cicadellidae, Acari and Aranae. This step provided a baseline allowing to identify key arthropods. In a second phase starting in 2004, entomological issues were addressed on an ad hoc basis. In 2014, a third phase began with a perspective of sustainability and management of plant diversity in the vineyard to conserve natural enemies. Because of increased Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica-Scarabaeidae) populations and threats to vineyards, a biocontrol program based on the parasitoid Istocheta aldrichi (Tachinidae) was initiated. The unusually fast development of grapevines during the growing season, selection of flowering species, as well as selected arthropods associated with these flowering species, will be illustrated. Periodic update of protection programs will be required to address future challenges associated with climate change scenarios and world trade.

Section: Looking Forwardmentioning

confidence: 99%

Biodiversity in a Cool-Climate Vineyard: A Case Study from Quebec

Lasnier

Coussergues³

et al. 2021

Insects

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“…Native from North America, the grape rootworm (Fidia viticida-Chrysomelidae) was so far restricted to Eastern USA [33] and southern Ontario. In 2016, F. viticida adults were sampled in Laval, Qc, by beating virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) and riverbank grape (Vitis riparia) [48]. F. viticida is currently under biovigilance in Quebec because it was reported as a serious pest in Erie County in Pennsylvania [49].…”

Section: Coleopteramentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable Arthropod Management in Quebec Vineyards

Lasnier²

2020

Agriculture

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In Quebec (Canada), viticulture is practiced at the fringe of what is known as a cool climate area. Quebec has a very recent history of viticultural entomology as the first artisanal permit for wine making was issued by the Quebec Government in 1985, and the first formal research project about arthropods associated with vineyards was initiated in 1997. The Quebec viticultural industry has consistently developed over ca. 35 years and, given the prospects of global warming, warmer abiotic conditions will allow to cultivate cultivars of better oenological value. Meanwhile, some invasive species that recently arrived in Quebec are causing concerns because they are threatening the sustainability of pest management programs. In this article, we will review of the evolution of entomological research in Quebec vineyards. We will then treat technology transfer activities that allowed to translate research results into protection programs. Finally, we will discuss new and coming entomological problems that are challenging the sustainability of pest management programs in Quebec vineyards.

“…Native to Ontario, the grape rootworm ( Fidia viticida Walsh (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)) was first found in Québec in 2016 (Vincent et al . 2017).…”

Section: Québecmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For a majority of vineyards that implement integrated pest management programmes, cicadellid populations are naturally regulated by the predatory mites Anystis baccarum (Linnaeus) (Acari: Anystidae), Typhlodromus, Scheuten and Neoseiulus Hughes (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Native to Ontario, the grape rootworm (Fidia viticida Walsh (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)) was first found in Québec in 2016 (Vincent et al 2017).…”

Section: Québecmentioning

confidence: 99%

The entomology of vineyards in Canada

Lowery²,

Parent³

2018

Can Entomol

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In Canada, viticulture has been practiced since the arrival of European settlers. After a period of low activity due to the prohibition in North America, viticulture enjoyed a renaissance in the 1970s such that it became a rapidly growing industry in Canada. It is currently practiced mainly in five provinces,i.e., British Columbia, Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. In Eastern Canada, several species of wild vines (VitisLinnaeus; Vitaceae) grew naturally before cultivation of domesticated cultivars and these had their entomofauna. In contrast, no wild vines grew in British Columbia. As a consequence, the insect fauna varies according to the provinces and the regions and the agroclimatic conditions. Here we review the literature relevant to viticultural entomology in Canada and discuss the main grape insects. It is noteworthy that certain insect pests of grapes were the subject of the first issues ofThe Canadian Entomologist. Selected milestones are provided to document the evolution of research in grape entomology in the context of dynamic evolving viticultural and oenological industries. In recent years, the arrival of several invasive species challenged the sustainability of integrated pest management programmes.