Abstract
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.
Highlights
In the world, few crops have experienced such a sustained economic growth rate as grapevines in the last 30 years
Invasive species are a factor related to increased international trade levels and climate changes that indirectly impact the development of arthropods
Three phytophagous species are commonly found in Quebec vineyards, notably the grape erineum mite (Colomerus vitis-Eriophyidae), the european red mite (Panonychus ulmi-Tetranychidae) and the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae-Tetranychidae)
Summary
Few crops have experienced such a sustained economic growth rate as grapevines in the last 30 years This has been true of new production areas, notably North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and recently China [1,2]. Such growth has been and is currently challenged by a number of factors that must be addressed in a sustainable manner [1]. Amongst the four major producing areas of wines, the province of Quebec ranks third. The eight biggest wineries produced > 50% of Quebec wine production.
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