Valérie Fournier - Professor
Valérie Fournier is an agricultural entomology professor in the Agriculture and Food Sciences Faculty at Université Laval (Québec, Canada) since 2007. She led about twenty research projects on arthropods ecology (insects and mites) and worked within many multidisciplinary teams. Her main research interests focus on crop protection, biological control, beneficial insects’ conservation (natural enemies and pollinators) and pesticides' impacts on bees. Even though she works mainly under temperate climates, she did her PhD studies in a tropical environment (Pest mites’ ecology and control on pawpaw, 1999-2003, Hawaii) and currently participate in a study in Haiti about the yellow sugarcane aphid. She supervised about thirty students (masters and PhD) and published her works in high-impact journals (Science, PLOS One, Peer-J…).
Valérie Fournier is an agricultural entomology professor in the Agriculture and Food Sciences Faculty at Université Laval (Québec, Canada) since 2007. She led about twenty research projects on arthropods ecology (insects and mites) and worked within many multidisciplinary teams. Her main research interests focus on crop protection, biological control, beneficial insects’ conservation (natural enemies and pollinators) and pesticides' impacts on bees. Even though she works mainly under temperate climates, she did her PhD studies in a tropical environment (Pest mites’ ecology and control on pawpaw, 1999-2003, Hawaii) and currently participate in a study in Haiti about the yellow sugarcane aphid. She supervised about thirty students (masters and PhD) and published her works in high-impact journals (Science, PLOS One, Peer-J…).
Frédéric McCune - Research associate
Frédéric is a research associate in the agricultural entomology lab of Valérie Fournier at Université Laval. He is mainly interested in biodiversity and ecological questions. He did his master’s degree in the same lab on the impact of urban beekeeping and urban landscape on wild bees at both the population and community levels. He previously studied biology at Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR) and bioecology at Cégep de Ste-Foy. He works mainly on questions related to pollinators ecology, as well as biological control projects, but his personal interests in ecology are much broader.
Frédéric is a research associate in the agricultural entomology lab of Valérie Fournier at Université Laval. He is mainly interested in biodiversity and ecological questions. He did his master’s degree in the same lab on the impact of urban beekeeping and urban landscape on wild bees at both the population and community levels. He previously studied biology at Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR) and bioecology at Cégep de Ste-Foy. He works mainly on questions related to pollinators ecology, as well as biological control projects, but his personal interests in ecology are much broader.
Phanie Bonneau - PhD Candidat (since 2016)
Phanie studied the applied ecology program at Cégep de La Pocatière, followed by a few years as an agricultural technician. Then she went back to school to do a B. Sc. in Biology at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi. During the summers of her baccalaureate, she worked in different entomology labs in Ontario and in Prince Edward Island. Then she did a M. Sc. in Plant Biology at Université Laval , on the screening and monitoring of potential viral vectors aphids and whiteflies in strawberry fields of Québec, supervised by Valérie Fournier and Stéphanie Tellier (MAPAQ).
Phanie studied the applied ecology program at Cégep de La Pocatière, followed by a few years as an agricultural technician. Then she went back to school to do a B. Sc. in Biology at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi. During the summers of her baccalaureate, she worked in different entomology labs in Ontario and in Prince Edward Island. Then she did a M. Sc. in Plant Biology at Université Laval , on the screening and monitoring of potential viral vectors aphids and whiteflies in strawberry fields of Québec, supervised by Valérie Fournier and Stéphanie Tellier (MAPAQ).
Ana María Quiroga Arcila - PhD Candidat (since 2022)
Bachelor in the agronomic engineering program at the National University of Colombia and research intern in the agroecology laboratory of Caroline Halde, Ana María began her PhD in Plant Biology in the winter of 2022 under the direction of Valérie Fournier and co-direction of Pierre Giovenazzo. During her studies, she developed multidisciplinary skills, particularly in agroecology, bees, soil health and rural extension in Colombia. In her spare time and with her family, she helps to plan a sustainable agroforestry system of coffee, plantain, native trees, oyster mushrooms and native stingless bees. After having the opportunity to work with beekeeping associations, she became a beekeeper in 2019 and found it one of her greatest passions.
Ana María has been awarded the 2022 PAm-Costco Canada Scholarship.
Bachelor in the agronomic engineering program at the National University of Colombia and research intern in the agroecology laboratory of Caroline Halde, Ana María began her PhD in Plant Biology in the winter of 2022 under the direction of Valérie Fournier and co-direction of Pierre Giovenazzo. During her studies, she developed multidisciplinary skills, particularly in agroecology, bees, soil health and rural extension in Colombia. In her spare time and with her family, she helps to plan a sustainable agroforestry system of coffee, plantain, native trees, oyster mushrooms and native stingless bees. After having the opportunity to work with beekeeping associations, she became a beekeeper in 2019 and found it one of her greatest passions.
Ana María has been awarded the 2022 PAm-Costco Canada Scholarship.
Amélie Morin - PhD Candidat (since 2024)
Amélie obtained her bachelor's degree in biological and ecological sciences from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières in 2022. She then pursued her master's degree in Plant Biology under the supervision of Valérie Fournier. Her research project focused on the use of flower strips in agricultural landscapes for the conservation of bumblebee populations in Montérégie. In 2024, she fast-tracked into a doctoral program to further her commitment to bumblebee conservation. Her doctoral project aims to improve the health and nutrition of bumblebees in agricultural landscapes.
Amélie obtained her bachelor's degree in biological and ecological sciences from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières in 2022. She then pursued her master's degree in Plant Biology under the supervision of Valérie Fournier. Her research project focused on the use of flower strips in agricultural landscapes for the conservation of bumblebee populations in Montérégie. In 2024, she fast-tracked into a doctoral program to further her commitment to bumblebee conservation. Her doctoral project aims to improve the health and nutrition of bumblebees in agricultural landscapes.
Anne-Charlie Robert - Master's student in co-supervision (since 2023)
Having finished her bachelor’s degree in biology at Université Laval in December 2022, Anne-Charlie have always been particularly interested in anything remotely related to animal ecology. This interest, combined with her decision to complete the research profile for her bachelor’s, led her to continue her introductory research subject as a master’s student under the direction of Pierre Giovenazzo and co-supervision of Valérie Fournier. Her project focuses on the management of commercial bumblebees during lowbush blueberry pollination to enhance the colonies’ performances. This study is part of a larger project to maximize blueberry pollination by domestic pollinator species, which includes commercial bumblebees.
Having finished her bachelor’s degree in biology at Université Laval in December 2022, Anne-Charlie have always been particularly interested in anything remotely related to animal ecology. This interest, combined with her decision to complete the research profile for her bachelor’s, led her to continue her introductory research subject as a master’s student under the direction of Pierre Giovenazzo and co-supervision of Valérie Fournier. Her project focuses on the management of commercial bumblebees during lowbush blueberry pollination to enhance the colonies’ performances. This study is part of a larger project to maximize blueberry pollination by domestic pollinator species, which includes commercial bumblebees.
Marie-Andrée Roy - Master's student (since 2024)
With a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from the Université de Montréal, Marie-Andrée continued her university studies with a master's degree in Plant Biology under the supervision of Valérie Fournier from the agricultural entomology laboratory at Université Laval and Geneviève Labrie from the Centre de recherche agroalimentaire de Mirabel (CRAM). Her interest in agronomy grew during her time at MAPAQ, where her colleagues nurtured and cultivated her passion. The aim of her research project is to develop alternative methods of controlling the striped cucumber beetle in greenhouses. The study is part of the MAPAQ-PremierTech Research Chair in Greenhouse Plant Protection, which focuses on diseases and pests in Quebec greenhouses.
With a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from the Université de Montréal, Marie-Andrée continued her university studies with a master's degree in Plant Biology under the supervision of Valérie Fournier from the agricultural entomology laboratory at Université Laval and Geneviève Labrie from the Centre de recherche agroalimentaire de Mirabel (CRAM). Her interest in agronomy grew during her time at MAPAQ, where her colleagues nurtured and cultivated her passion. The aim of her research project is to develop alternative methods of controlling the striped cucumber beetle in greenhouses. The study is part of the MAPAQ-PremierTech Research Chair in Greenhouse Plant Protection, which focuses on diseases and pests in Quebec greenhouses.
Michaël Tremblay - Master's student (since 2024)
Michaël completed his bachelor’s degree in biology from Université Laval in 2024, where he demonstrated a particular interest in the study of plants and insects. Currently, he is pursuing his master’s degree in Plant Biology under the supervision of Valérie Fournier. His research project focuses on quantifying pesticide residue exposure in the pollen and nectar of wild and cultivated plants for native pollinators. With his studies and involvement in various research projects, including the creation of an herbarium for the riparian zones of the Saint Lawrence River and the experimentation with quinoa cultivars, he has developed a strong foundation in the fields of plant biology and entomology. His commitment to these projects demonstrates his passion for understanding and preserving biodiversity, as well as his dedication to scientific research.
Michaël completed his bachelor’s degree in biology from Université Laval in 2024, where he demonstrated a particular interest in the study of plants and insects. Currently, he is pursuing his master’s degree in Plant Biology under the supervision of Valérie Fournier. His research project focuses on quantifying pesticide residue exposure in the pollen and nectar of wild and cultivated plants for native pollinators. With his studies and involvement in various research projects, including the creation of an herbarium for the riparian zones of the Saint Lawrence River and the experimentation with quinoa cultivars, he has developed a strong foundation in the fields of plant biology and entomology. His commitment to these projects demonstrates his passion for understanding and preserving biodiversity, as well as his dedication to scientific research.
Kévin Matte - Master's student (since 2024)
Kévin went back to school to study bioecology at Cégep de La Pocatière, after running a vegetable farm for three years. During his studies in bioecology, he worked for three years in research at Biopterre, including two years on product development in mycomaterials as a student researcher. At the end of his Cégep, he presented his research project at the bioecology 2022 conference. He then did an internship in Monique Poulin's laboratory and worked there as an assistant during the first year of his bachelor's degree at Université Laval. He has just completed his bachelor's degree in biology, with two concentrations: plant biology and ecology, and marine and freshwater ecology. Under the supervision of Valérie Fournier and Marc Mazerolle, he is doing a master's degree on the impact of climate change on the resilience of bumblebee colonies in agricultural environments.
Kévin went back to school to study bioecology at Cégep de La Pocatière, after running a vegetable farm for three years. During his studies in bioecology, he worked for three years in research at Biopterre, including two years on product development in mycomaterials as a student researcher. At the end of his Cégep, he presented his research project at the bioecology 2022 conference. He then did an internship in Monique Poulin's laboratory and worked there as an assistant during the first year of his bachelor's degree at Université Laval. He has just completed his bachelor's degree in biology, with two concentrations: plant biology and ecology, and marine and freshwater ecology. Under the supervision of Valérie Fournier and Marc Mazerolle, he is doing a master's degree on the impact of climate change on the resilience of bumblebee colonies in agricultural environments.
Maya Boivin-Lalonde - PhD Candidat (since 2025)
Maya (the bee) is a PhD student in Plant Biology at Université Laval under the supervision of Valérie Fournier, Pierre Giovenazzo, and Eve-Catherine Desjardins, researcher at the Centre d'expérimentation et de développement en forêt boréale (CEDFOB). For the past ten years, Maya has been involved in the development of nordic beekeeping and fruit pollination, in addition to teaching horticultural vegetable and fruit production at the Institut National d'Agriculture Biologique. Part-time, she manages a small apiary dedicated to training, research, and breeding. Photo credit: Isabelle de Blois.
Maya (the bee) is a PhD student in Plant Biology at Université Laval under the supervision of Valérie Fournier, Pierre Giovenazzo, and Eve-Catherine Desjardins, researcher at the Centre d'expérimentation et de développement en forêt boréale (CEDFOB). For the past ten years, Maya has been involved in the development of nordic beekeeping and fruit pollination, in addition to teaching horticultural vegetable and fruit production at the Institut National d'Agriculture Biologique. Part-time, she manages a small apiary dedicated to training, research, and breeding. Photo credit: Isabelle de Blois.
Thomas Vinatier - PhD Candidat in co-supervision (since 2025)
Thomas specialized in crop and environmental protection during his master's degree of the engineering program at Institut Agro Montpellier in France and completed his end-of-studies internship at the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (Norway). He began his PhD in Plant Biology in the winter session of 2025 under the supervision of Edel Pérez Lopez and co-supervision of Valérie Fournier. Through his diverse professional experiences, ranging from fundamental research to technical consulting as well as research and development in the private sector, he has developed a wide range of skills applicable to various levels of agronomic research. Today, his project focuses on studying leafhopper ecology, including the use of artificial intelligence, to develop integrated management methods for these pests.
Thomas specialized in crop and environmental protection during his master's degree of the engineering program at Institut Agro Montpellier in France and completed his end-of-studies internship at the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (Norway). He began his PhD in Plant Biology in the winter session of 2025 under the supervision of Edel Pérez Lopez and co-supervision of Valérie Fournier. Through his diverse professional experiences, ranging from fundamental research to technical consulting as well as research and development in the private sector, he has developed a wide range of skills applicable to various levels of agronomic research. Today, his project focuses on studying leafhopper ecology, including the use of artificial intelligence, to develop integrated management methods for these pests.
Maxence Poirier-Joanette - Master's student (since 2025)
Maxence completed his honours degree in biology with a minor in history at the University of Ottawa in April 2025. As part of his bachelor's degree, he completed a research project on the effects of tillage on bumblebee communities. He began his master's degree in plant biology in May 2025. His project focuses on the evolution of bumblebee communities in Quebec in the context of climate change. To do this, he will compare current bumblebee communities, which he will sample in the field in the summer of 2026, with those of the past, based on historical records.
Maxence completed his honours degree in biology with a minor in history at the University of Ottawa in April 2025. As part of his bachelor's degree, he completed a research project on the effects of tillage on bumblebee communities. He began his master's degree in plant biology in May 2025. His project focuses on the evolution of bumblebee communities in Quebec in the context of climate change. To do this, he will compare current bumblebee communities, which he will sample in the field in the summer of 2026, with those of the past, based on historical records.
Alexandra Landry - Master's student in co-supervision (since 2025)
Alexandra completed a bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of Montreal (class of 2024-2025), with a specialization in biodiversity, ecology, and evolution. Her interest in entomology led her to pursue an Honor’s program with the professor Dr Colin Favret. Under the supervision of PhD student Malek Kalboussi, she contributed to the creation of a genomic database by DNA barcoding for the identification of the gnd gene in several aphid species (Hemiptera: Aphidoidea) found in lettuce fields with integrated flower strips. She previously worked as a Research & Development field technician for the cooperative Polliflora and, before that, as a research assistant at the Research and Development Institute for Agroenvironment (IRDA). She is now completing a master’s degree in plant biology with co-directors Valérie Fournier and Edel Pérez-Lopez under the project LeafHope. This pan-Canadian research program aims to understand the relationships between leafhopper abundance and diversity found in strawberry, blueberry, and canola fields, levels of parasitism by Dryinidae wasps, climate, and land use.
Alexandra completed a bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of Montreal (class of 2024-2025), with a specialization in biodiversity, ecology, and evolution. Her interest in entomology led her to pursue an Honor’s program with the professor Dr Colin Favret. Under the supervision of PhD student Malek Kalboussi, she contributed to the creation of a genomic database by DNA barcoding for the identification of the gnd gene in several aphid species (Hemiptera: Aphidoidea) found in lettuce fields with integrated flower strips. She previously worked as a Research & Development field technician for the cooperative Polliflora and, before that, as a research assistant at the Research and Development Institute for Agroenvironment (IRDA). She is now completing a master’s degree in plant biology with co-directors Valérie Fournier and Edel Pérez-Lopez under the project LeafHope. This pan-Canadian research program aims to understand the relationships between leafhopper abundance and diversity found in strawberry, blueberry, and canola fields, levels of parasitism by Dryinidae wasps, climate, and land use.
Alexis Caron - Undergrad student (since 2025)
Alexis is studying for a Bachelor's degree in Biology at Université Laval after completing the Bioecology Techniques program at Cégep de Sainte-Foy. He is beginning a research project on conservation biological control of the cyclamen mite using the entomopathogenic fungus Hirsutella in organic strawberry fields, under the supervision of Valérie Fournier. Alexis developed a strong interest in insect pest control in agricultural settings following a student job in the Laboratoire d’expertise et de diagnostic en phytoprotection at MAPAQ.
Alexis is studying for a Bachelor's degree in Biology at Université Laval after completing the Bioecology Techniques program at Cégep de Sainte-Foy. He is beginning a research project on conservation biological control of the cyclamen mite using the entomopathogenic fungus Hirsutella in organic strawberry fields, under the supervision of Valérie Fournier. Alexis developed a strong interest in insect pest control in agricultural settings following a student job in the Laboratoire d’expertise et de diagnostic en phytoprotection at MAPAQ.
Emmanuelle Turgeon - Undergrad student (since 2025)
Emmanuelle is currently studying for a bachelor's degree in biology at Université Laval. She previously completed a technical programme in bioecology at Cégep de Saint-Laurent. Throughout her studies, she has had the opportunity to complete several internships, including one at the Institut de recherche et de développement en agroenvironnement (IRDA) and another at the City of Québec, in the Environmental Quality Prevention and Environmental Prevention and Control Division (PQM-PCE). Her curiosity and growing interest in entomology led her to join Valérie Fournier's laboratory as part of an introductory research course. Her current project focuses on identifying biting and sucking insects that affect tundra caribou.
Emmanuelle is currently studying for a bachelor's degree in biology at Université Laval. She previously completed a technical programme in bioecology at Cégep de Saint-Laurent. Throughout her studies, she has had the opportunity to complete several internships, including one at the Institut de recherche et de développement en agroenvironnement (IRDA) and another at the City of Québec, in the Environmental Quality Prevention and Environmental Prevention and Control Division (PQM-PCE). Her curiosity and growing interest in entomology led her to join Valérie Fournier's laboratory as part of an introductory research course. Her current project focuses on identifying biting and sucking insects that affect tundra caribou.
Mégan Smith - Undergrad student (since 2025)
Mégan is studying for a Bachelor's degree in Biology at Université Laval (2022-2026), with a concentration in conservation and environment. She has been a research assistant since autumn 2024 and is currently working on a research project as part of the one-year Introduction to Research course within Valérie Fournier's laboratory team. Her project consists of documenting the biodiversity of urban pollinators in Québec City and surrounding towns in order to assess the impact of future regulations on synthetic pesticides in Québec City. Sampling for her project was carried out during the summer of 2025 with the help of project collaborators, namely Véronique Martel's forest entomology laboratory at the Laurentian Forestry Centre and the team of Myriam Renaud, agronomist and environmental advisor for the city of Québec.
Mégan is studying for a Bachelor's degree in Biology at Université Laval (2022-2026), with a concentration in conservation and environment. She has been a research assistant since autumn 2024 and is currently working on a research project as part of the one-year Introduction to Research course within Valérie Fournier's laboratory team. Her project consists of documenting the biodiversity of urban pollinators in Québec City and surrounding towns in order to assess the impact of future regulations on synthetic pesticides in Québec City. Sampling for her project was carried out during the summer of 2025 with the help of project collaborators, namely Véronique Martel's forest entomology laboratory at the Laurentian Forestry Centre and the team of Myriam Renaud, agronomist and environmental advisor for the city of Québec.
Our main collaborators
Past lab members
Research associates
Olivier Samson-Robert MSc (Reasearch associate, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019)
Mélissa Girard agr. MSc (Reasearch associate, 2012-2014)
Post-doctoral researchers
Mathilde Tissier PhD (Post-doctoral researcher, 2021-2023)
Graduate students
Marine Marel (MSc, 2008 – 2010); co-supervision : Michèle Roy (MAPAQ). Biological control of spider mites in nurseries.
Mélissa Girard (MSc, 2008 –2010); co-supervision : Madeleine Chagnon (UQAM). Diversity of floral resources reported by the honey bee in the context of pollination of Vaccinium spp.
Émilie Lemaire (MSc, 2008 – 2011); co-supervision : Michèle Roy (MAPAQ). Biological control of raspberry spider mites under field tunnels.
Joseph Moisan-DeSerres (MSc, 2010 – 2012); codirection : Madeleine Chagnon (UQAM). Native pollinators biodiversity in lowbush blueberry crop.
Johannie Belzile (MSc, 2010 – 2012); co-supervision : Ève-Catherine Desjardins (CEDFOB). Biological control of sheep laurel with Tricholochmaeae kalmia in lowbush blueberry crop.
Martine Bernier (MSc, 2010 – 2012); co-supervision : Pierre Giovenazzo (ULaval). The small hive beetle, a new parasite in beekeeping: detection and survival conditions in the soil.
Andrée Rousseau (MSc, 2011 – 2013); co-supervision : Pierre Giovenazzo (ULaval). Reproductive success of drones (Apis mellifera L.) during the beekeeping season of Québec.
Étienne Normandin (MSc, 2012 – 2016); co-supervision : Chris Buddle (McGill). Biodiversity of wild bees in urban environments.
Isabelle Drolet (MSc, 2012 – 2018); co-supervision : Conrad Cloutier (ULaval). Diversity of natural enemies of lepidoteran pests in cranberry crop.
Amélie Gervais (MSc, 2013 – 2014); co-supervision : Madeleine Chagnon (UQAM) et Cory Sheffield (Royal Museum of Saskatchewan). Biodiversity of native pollinators in cranberry crop.
Olivier Samson-Robert (MSc, 2013 – 2014); co-supervision : Madeleine Chagnon (UQAM) et Geneviève Labrie (CÉROM). Monitoring of bee and bumble bee mortalities during the corn sowing period.
Ségolène Maucourt (MSc, 2014 – 2017); co-supervision : Pierre Giovenazzo (ULaval). Optimization of colony production in beekeeping.
Phanie Bonneau (MSc, 2014 – 2016); co-supervision : Stéphanie Tellier (MAPAQ). Population dynamic of virus-carrying insects in strawberry crops.
Marianne St-Laurent (MSc, 2014 – 2016); co-supervision : Stéphanie Tellier (MAPAQ). Biological control of raspberry spider mites under field tunnels : pollen supplements and banker-plant.
Amélie Gervais (PhD, 2015 – 2019); co-supervision : Marc Bélisle (U Sherbrooke). Impact of agricultural intensification on bumble bees (Bombus spp).
Mélanie Normandeau Bonneau (MSc, 2016 – 2018); co-supervision : Gérald Chouinard (IRDA). Apple pollination under exclusion net.
Frédéric McCune (MSc, 2016 – 2018); co-supervision : Marc Mazerolle (ULaval). Effect of urban beekeeping on wild bee communities.
Sabrina Rondeau (MSc, 2016 – 2018); co-supervision : Pierre Giovenazzo (ULaval). Biological control against Varroa destructor with Stratiolaelaps scimitus.
Marianne Lamontagne-Drolet (MSc, 2016 – 2018); co-supervision : Pierre Giovenazzo (ULaval). Impacts of various pollen supplements for the honey bee.
Stéphanie Patenaude (MSc, 2016 – 2018); co-supervision : Stéphanie Tellier (MAPAQ). Biological control against the cyclamen mite in strawberry crop.
Mouna Kahia (MSc, 2016 – 2018); co-supervision : Hani Antoun (ULaval). Impacts of Bacillus subtilis on various insect pests in greenhouse.
Sandrine Lemaire-Hamel (MSc, 2018 – 2021); co-supervision : Julien Saguez (CÉROM). Optimisation of monitoring techniques for the True armyworm (Mythimna unipuncta).
Olivier Slupik (MSc, 2019 – 2021); co-supervision : Raphaël Proulx (UQTR). Pollinator's response to an agricultural intensification gradient in flood plains around the Lac-Saint-Pierre.
Anne Leboeuf (MSc, 2019-2022); co-supervision: Maxim Larrivée (Insectarium). Citizen science to study landscape impact on biodiversity and community compositions of indigenous bees in Québec.
Virginie Bernier (MSc, 2019-2022); co-supervision: Justin Renkema (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) and Mohamed Khelifi (Université Laval). Adaptation of a Controlled Atmosphere and Temperature Treatment (CATT) technique developed in the Netherlands to control cyclamen mite (Phytonemus pallidus) in strawberry transplants.
Valentine Glaus (MSc, 2020-2022); co-supervision: Véronique Martel (Natural Resources Canada). Trophic network of the spruce budworm.
Léonie Carignan-Guillemette (MSc, 2020-2023); co-supervision: Mathieu Bouchard (MFFP/ULaval). Influence of floristic composition and climate on pollinators in forest clear-cuts.
Stéphanie Gervais (MSc, 2021-2024); co-supervision: Julien Saguez (CÉROM). Development of an integrated pest management strategy against western bean cutworm in corn crops in Quebec.
Julien Lafrenière (MSc, 2021-2024); co-supervision: Véronique Martel (Natural Resources Canada). Biology of the elm zigzag sawfly in its new range in Quebec and North America.
Andréa Duclos (MSc, 2022-2024); co-supervision: Russell J. Tweddell (Université Laval). Inventory and study of Hirsutella sp., an entomopathogenic fungus of the cyclamen mite, in order to develop a conservation biological control strategy for strawberry production.
Amélie Quesnel (MSc, 2022-2024); co-supervision: Geneviève Labrie (CRAM). Promoting natural enemy biodiversity in greenhouses: evaluation of two banker plants.
Laurence Fleury (MSc, 2022-2024); co-supervision: Anne-Marie Fortier (Compagnie de recherche Phytodata). Monitoring flea beetle populations in radish in organic soil and evaluating mass trapping for damage control.
Mathilde Bouchard (MSc, 2021-2026); co-supervision: Ève-Catherine Desjardins (CEDFOB). Evaluation of green manures to promote pollinators in the northern climate of the Côte-Nord region.
Simon-Pierre Tchang (MSc, 2022-2026). Identification of novel optical plant signals for the early detection of cannabis pests.
Lydia Millette-St-Hilaire (MSc, 2022-2026). Artificial nesting structures and overwintering sites for bumblebees in fruit crops in Quebec.
Graduate students in co-supervision
Sandra Flores (PhD, 2009-2016); supervision: Conrad Cloutier (ULaval). Effects of temperature and climat change on a tri-trophic network plant-herbivores-parasitoides.
William Champagne-Cauchon (MSc, 2016-2018); supervision: Conrad Cloutier (ULaval). Phenology of spotted wing drosophila in lowbush blueberry crop.
Claude Dufour (MSc, 2016-2019); supervision: Pierre Giovenazzo (ULaval). Nutrient deficiencies in honey bees pollinating Vaccinium spp. crops.
Morgane Canovas (MSc, 2017-2019); supervision: Conrad Cloutier (ULaval). Alternative control against thrips in strawberry crops.
Charles Belhumeur-Roberge (MSc, 2017-2023); supervision: Alain Létourneau (USherbrooke). Controversy about neonicotinoids pesticides and environmental ethics.
Viviane Rivard (MSc, 2017-2023); supervision: Nathalie Gravel (ULaval). Towards value of urban gardens as habitats refuges for wild pollinators and the ecosystemic services they provide in urban environments: case study of Québec City.
Nicolas Plante (MSc, 2021-2023); supervision: Edel Pérez Lopez (ULaval). Developing knowledge on leafhoppers in strawberry crops and their role as vectors of viral and bacterial diseases.
Patricia Denis (MSc, 2021-2023); supervision: Caroline Halde (ULaval). Perennial row cover crops: influence on auxiliary entomofauna in viticulture.
Anaïs Grenier (MSc, 2021-2023); supervision: Guillaume Grégoire (ULaval). Development of ecological lawns to attract pollinating insects.
Ahmed Si Ahmed (MSc, 2021-2023); supervision: Xavier Maldague (ULaval). Identification of novel optical plant signals for the early detection of cannabis pests.
Kim Ménard (MSc, 2022-2024); supervision: Pierre Giovenazzo (ULaval). Relationship between foraging activity and the populational structure of brood and worker bees in domestic bee swarms (Apis mellifera L.).
Jordanne Jacques (MSc, 2023-2026); supervision: Edel Pérez Lopez (ULaval). Ecology of leafhoppers in strawberry, blueberry, and canola fields in Quebec.
Undergraduate students
Guillaume Blais (BSc, 2019-2021)
Arthur Thompson de la Chenelière (BSc, 2022-2024)
Olivier Samson-Robert MSc (Reasearch associate, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019)
Mélissa Girard agr. MSc (Reasearch associate, 2012-2014)
Post-doctoral researchers
Mathilde Tissier PhD (Post-doctoral researcher, 2021-2023)
Graduate students
Marine Marel (MSc, 2008 – 2010); co-supervision : Michèle Roy (MAPAQ). Biological control of spider mites in nurseries.
Mélissa Girard (MSc, 2008 –2010); co-supervision : Madeleine Chagnon (UQAM). Diversity of floral resources reported by the honey bee in the context of pollination of Vaccinium spp.
Émilie Lemaire (MSc, 2008 – 2011); co-supervision : Michèle Roy (MAPAQ). Biological control of raspberry spider mites under field tunnels.
Joseph Moisan-DeSerres (MSc, 2010 – 2012); codirection : Madeleine Chagnon (UQAM). Native pollinators biodiversity in lowbush blueberry crop.
Johannie Belzile (MSc, 2010 – 2012); co-supervision : Ève-Catherine Desjardins (CEDFOB). Biological control of sheep laurel with Tricholochmaeae kalmia in lowbush blueberry crop.
Martine Bernier (MSc, 2010 – 2012); co-supervision : Pierre Giovenazzo (ULaval). The small hive beetle, a new parasite in beekeeping: detection and survival conditions in the soil.
Andrée Rousseau (MSc, 2011 – 2013); co-supervision : Pierre Giovenazzo (ULaval). Reproductive success of drones (Apis mellifera L.) during the beekeeping season of Québec.
Étienne Normandin (MSc, 2012 – 2016); co-supervision : Chris Buddle (McGill). Biodiversity of wild bees in urban environments.
Isabelle Drolet (MSc, 2012 – 2018); co-supervision : Conrad Cloutier (ULaval). Diversity of natural enemies of lepidoteran pests in cranberry crop.
Amélie Gervais (MSc, 2013 – 2014); co-supervision : Madeleine Chagnon (UQAM) et Cory Sheffield (Royal Museum of Saskatchewan). Biodiversity of native pollinators in cranberry crop.
Olivier Samson-Robert (MSc, 2013 – 2014); co-supervision : Madeleine Chagnon (UQAM) et Geneviève Labrie (CÉROM). Monitoring of bee and bumble bee mortalities during the corn sowing period.
Ségolène Maucourt (MSc, 2014 – 2017); co-supervision : Pierre Giovenazzo (ULaval). Optimization of colony production in beekeeping.
Phanie Bonneau (MSc, 2014 – 2016); co-supervision : Stéphanie Tellier (MAPAQ). Population dynamic of virus-carrying insects in strawberry crops.
Marianne St-Laurent (MSc, 2014 – 2016); co-supervision : Stéphanie Tellier (MAPAQ). Biological control of raspberry spider mites under field tunnels : pollen supplements and banker-plant.
Amélie Gervais (PhD, 2015 – 2019); co-supervision : Marc Bélisle (U Sherbrooke). Impact of agricultural intensification on bumble bees (Bombus spp).
Mélanie Normandeau Bonneau (MSc, 2016 – 2018); co-supervision : Gérald Chouinard (IRDA). Apple pollination under exclusion net.
Frédéric McCune (MSc, 2016 – 2018); co-supervision : Marc Mazerolle (ULaval). Effect of urban beekeeping on wild bee communities.
Sabrina Rondeau (MSc, 2016 – 2018); co-supervision : Pierre Giovenazzo (ULaval). Biological control against Varroa destructor with Stratiolaelaps scimitus.
Marianne Lamontagne-Drolet (MSc, 2016 – 2018); co-supervision : Pierre Giovenazzo (ULaval). Impacts of various pollen supplements for the honey bee.
Stéphanie Patenaude (MSc, 2016 – 2018); co-supervision : Stéphanie Tellier (MAPAQ). Biological control against the cyclamen mite in strawberry crop.
Mouna Kahia (MSc, 2016 – 2018); co-supervision : Hani Antoun (ULaval). Impacts of Bacillus subtilis on various insect pests in greenhouse.
Sandrine Lemaire-Hamel (MSc, 2018 – 2021); co-supervision : Julien Saguez (CÉROM). Optimisation of monitoring techniques for the True armyworm (Mythimna unipuncta).
Olivier Slupik (MSc, 2019 – 2021); co-supervision : Raphaël Proulx (UQTR). Pollinator's response to an agricultural intensification gradient in flood plains around the Lac-Saint-Pierre.
Anne Leboeuf (MSc, 2019-2022); co-supervision: Maxim Larrivée (Insectarium). Citizen science to study landscape impact on biodiversity and community compositions of indigenous bees in Québec.
Virginie Bernier (MSc, 2019-2022); co-supervision: Justin Renkema (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) and Mohamed Khelifi (Université Laval). Adaptation of a Controlled Atmosphere and Temperature Treatment (CATT) technique developed in the Netherlands to control cyclamen mite (Phytonemus pallidus) in strawberry transplants.
Valentine Glaus (MSc, 2020-2022); co-supervision: Véronique Martel (Natural Resources Canada). Trophic network of the spruce budworm.
Léonie Carignan-Guillemette (MSc, 2020-2023); co-supervision: Mathieu Bouchard (MFFP/ULaval). Influence of floristic composition and climate on pollinators in forest clear-cuts.
Stéphanie Gervais (MSc, 2021-2024); co-supervision: Julien Saguez (CÉROM). Development of an integrated pest management strategy against western bean cutworm in corn crops in Quebec.
Julien Lafrenière (MSc, 2021-2024); co-supervision: Véronique Martel (Natural Resources Canada). Biology of the elm zigzag sawfly in its new range in Quebec and North America.
Andréa Duclos (MSc, 2022-2024); co-supervision: Russell J. Tweddell (Université Laval). Inventory and study of Hirsutella sp., an entomopathogenic fungus of the cyclamen mite, in order to develop a conservation biological control strategy for strawberry production.
Amélie Quesnel (MSc, 2022-2024); co-supervision: Geneviève Labrie (CRAM). Promoting natural enemy biodiversity in greenhouses: evaluation of two banker plants.
Laurence Fleury (MSc, 2022-2024); co-supervision: Anne-Marie Fortier (Compagnie de recherche Phytodata). Monitoring flea beetle populations in radish in organic soil and evaluating mass trapping for damage control.
Mathilde Bouchard (MSc, 2021-2026); co-supervision: Ève-Catherine Desjardins (CEDFOB). Evaluation of green manures to promote pollinators in the northern climate of the Côte-Nord region.
Simon-Pierre Tchang (MSc, 2022-2026). Identification of novel optical plant signals for the early detection of cannabis pests.
Lydia Millette-St-Hilaire (MSc, 2022-2026). Artificial nesting structures and overwintering sites for bumblebees in fruit crops in Quebec.
Graduate students in co-supervision
Sandra Flores (PhD, 2009-2016); supervision: Conrad Cloutier (ULaval). Effects of temperature and climat change on a tri-trophic network plant-herbivores-parasitoides.
William Champagne-Cauchon (MSc, 2016-2018); supervision: Conrad Cloutier (ULaval). Phenology of spotted wing drosophila in lowbush blueberry crop.
Claude Dufour (MSc, 2016-2019); supervision: Pierre Giovenazzo (ULaval). Nutrient deficiencies in honey bees pollinating Vaccinium spp. crops.
Morgane Canovas (MSc, 2017-2019); supervision: Conrad Cloutier (ULaval). Alternative control against thrips in strawberry crops.
Charles Belhumeur-Roberge (MSc, 2017-2023); supervision: Alain Létourneau (USherbrooke). Controversy about neonicotinoids pesticides and environmental ethics.
Viviane Rivard (MSc, 2017-2023); supervision: Nathalie Gravel (ULaval). Towards value of urban gardens as habitats refuges for wild pollinators and the ecosystemic services they provide in urban environments: case study of Québec City.
Nicolas Plante (MSc, 2021-2023); supervision: Edel Pérez Lopez (ULaval). Developing knowledge on leafhoppers in strawberry crops and their role as vectors of viral and bacterial diseases.
Patricia Denis (MSc, 2021-2023); supervision: Caroline Halde (ULaval). Perennial row cover crops: influence on auxiliary entomofauna in viticulture.
Anaïs Grenier (MSc, 2021-2023); supervision: Guillaume Grégoire (ULaval). Development of ecological lawns to attract pollinating insects.
Ahmed Si Ahmed (MSc, 2021-2023); supervision: Xavier Maldague (ULaval). Identification of novel optical plant signals for the early detection of cannabis pests.
Kim Ménard (MSc, 2022-2024); supervision: Pierre Giovenazzo (ULaval). Relationship between foraging activity and the populational structure of brood and worker bees in domestic bee swarms (Apis mellifera L.).
Jordanne Jacques (MSc, 2023-2026); supervision: Edel Pérez Lopez (ULaval). Ecology of leafhoppers in strawberry, blueberry, and canola fields in Quebec.
Undergraduate students
Guillaume Blais (BSc, 2019-2021)
Arthur Thompson de la Chenelière (BSc, 2022-2024)
