Debra L. Moreau, Ph.D.
Debra Moreau is an entomologist with an applied research program that focuses on the identification, biology, and integrated pest management of emerging and invasive insect pests and vectors of economically important plant diseases, such as viruses, small fruit. At the present time, the lab is using conventional and newer technologies that include molecular tools for species identification and virus testing, and GIS/remote sensing for mapping landscapes.
Current research and/or projects
- Short and long-term impact of grapevine viruses on vine performance and fruit quality, with a focus on hybrids
- Distribution, impact and management of Phylloxera and key emerging and invasive vineyard pests
- Collaboration and co-location of a Plant Health Lab with Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc.
- Strategies for spotted wing drosophila pest management
- Using a biovigilance approach to address long-term pest management challenges in agriculture
- Understanding key economic insect pests and natural enemies in commercial long-cane raspberry.
Research and/or project statements
Research program focuses on the identification, biology, and integrated pest management of emerging and invasive insect pests and vectors of economically important plant diseases, such as viruses, small fruit. At the present time, the lab is using conventional and newer technologies that include molecular tools for species identification and virus testing, and GIS/remote sensing for mapping landscapes.
Professional activities / interests
- Co-Lead of the Coastal Biovigilance Network
- Coastal Biovigilance Network representative on the National Biovigilance Working Group
- Co-Chair of AAFC Women In Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (WiSTEM) Network
- Member of GoC National Women's Committee Network Steering Committee
- AAFC Representative on the Canadian Working Group on Insect Pests of Berry Crops, supported by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Pesticide Risk Reduction Program
- Member of the Grape Growers’ Association of Nova Scotia and Best Management Practices Committee
- Member of the Wine and Grape Research and Development Committee of the Nova Scotia Wine Development Board.
Education and awards
1996 - BSc (Honours in Biology) Acadia University (Wolfville, NS)
1999 - MSc (Biology) Acadia University (Wolfville, NS)
2006 - PhD (Biology) Dalhousie University (Halifax, NS)
2015 - Research efforts on strawberry decline were recognized through the passing of Resolution No. 2074 in the 62nd General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature on May 11, 2015, by the Honourable Keith Colwell.
Key publications
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Dubreuil, P., Brazeau, P., Moreau, D.L., Farmer, C., Coy, D., and Abribat, T. (2001). "The use of pigs as an animal model to evaluate the efficacy, potency and specificity of two growth hormone releasing factor analogues.", Growth Hormone & IGF Research, 11(3), pp. 173-186.
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Hardman, J.M., Moreau, D.L., Rogers, M.L., Gaul, S.O., and Bent, E. (2000). "Performance of a pyrethroid resistant strain of the predator mite Typhlodromus pyri (Acari: Phytoseiidae) from New Zealand on apple trees in Nova Scotia.", Journal of Economic Entomology, 93(3), pp. 590-604.
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Hardman, J.M., Moreau, D.L., Snyder, M., Gaul, S.O., and Bent, E. (2000). "Performance of a pyrethroid-resistant strain of the predator mite Typhlodromus pyri (Acari : Phytoseiidae) under different insecticide regimes.", Journal of Economic Entomology, 93(3), pp. 590-604.
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Moreau, D.L., Hardman, J.M., and Kukal, C. (2000). "Supercooling capacity and survival of low temperatures by a pyrethroid-resistant strain of Typhlodromus pyri (Acari : Phytoseiidae).", Environmental Entomology, 29(4), pp. 683-689.
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Affiliations
- Member of the Entomological Society of Canada
- Member of the Acadian Entomological Society
- Member of the Entomological Society of America