Dr. Sean McCann

Research Scientist
Entomologist, working on beneficial and pest arthropods in vegetable and berry crops.
Current research and/or projects
I am interested in chemical ecology and biocontrol of arthropods in annual and perennial cropping systems, using a natural history focused approach to management.
Research and/or project statements
- Management of cabbage maggot using cultural and biological controls
- Effects of burn pruning on pests of lowbush blueberry
- Management of twospotted spider mite using intercropping and predatory mites
Professional activities / interests
- Chemical Ecology
- Predator-prey relationships
- Biodiversity
Education and awards
PhD, Biology, Simon Fraser University, 2014
MSc, Entomology, University of Florida, 2006
BSc, Biology, University of Victoria, 2004
International experience and/or work
Five seasons of research in French Guiana
Contact
Research facility
308 Brookfield Road, BLDG 25
St. John's, NL A1E 6J5
CanadaAffiliations
Entomological Society of Canada
Acadian Entomological Society
Language
English
Other languages
Spanish