Vincent, Charles, Ph.D., agronomist

Research Scientist, Entomology

Contact Information:

430 Gouin Blvd.
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec J3B 3E6
Telephone: 450-515-2108
Fax: 450-346-7740
Email: charles.vincent@agr.gc.ca

Areas of Expertise:

  • Integrated Pest Management of Agricultural Insects
  • Information on biology or ecology of insect pests or their natural enemies
  • Physical and Biological Control
  • Bio-insecticides (plant extracts, bacteria, fungi, entomoviruses)

Current Projects:

  • Harmonic Radar to Track insect movements
  • Importation and release of Lathrolestes ensator (Braconidae) against the apple sawfly, Hoplocampa testudinea (Tenthredinidae)
  • Potato Resistance to Aphids
  • Research on attractants and the ecology of the blueberry maggot
  • Research on the dynamics of insect pests of vineyards in south-western Quebec

Affiliations:

  • Adjunct Professor, Macdonald College of McGill University
  • Professeur associé, Université du Québec à Montréal
  • Professeur invité, Faculté des Sciences de l'Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France
  • Société d'entomologie du Québec
  • Société de protection des plantes du Québec
  • Société d'entomologie du Canada
  • Entomological Society of America
  • Ordre des Agronomes du Québec

Research Publications:

The links below lead to abstracts with access to full text.

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Other Science Related Publications:

2013:

  • Alyokhin, A., Vincent, C., and Giordanengo, P. (2013). "Epilogue: The Road to Sustainability.", in Giordanengo, P., Vincent, C., and Alyokhin, A. (eds.) - Insect Pests of Potato: Global Perspectives on Biology and Management, Elsevier Inc. Academic Press, Chapter 20, pp. 573-575.
  • Cossentine, J.E. and Vincent, C. (2013). "Cydia pomonella (L.), Codling Moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae).", in Mason, P.G. and Gillespie, D.R. (eds.) - Biological Control Programmes in Canada 2001-2012, CABI Publishing, Wallingford, UK, pp. 139-141.
  • Cossentine, J.E., Vincent, C., Smirle, M.J., and Côté, J.-C. (2013). "Choristoneura rosaceana, obliquebanded leafroller (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae).", in Mason, P.G. and Gillespie, D.R. (eds.) - Biological Control Programmes in Canada 2001-2012, CABI Publishing, Wallingford, UK, pp. 130-134.
  • Giordanengo, P., Vincent, C., and Alyokhin, A. (Eds.) (2013). Insect Pests of Potato: Global Perspectives on Biology and Management., Elsevier Inc. Academic Press. (Book)
  • Lambert, L., Laplante, G., Carisse, O., and Vincent, C. (2013). Diseases, Pests and Beneficial Insects of Strawberry, Raspberry and Blueberry., CRAAQ, QC, Canada/APS Press, St-Paul, MN, USA. (Book)
  • Mason, P.G., Gillespie, D.R., and Vincent, C. (Eds.) (2013). Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Biological Control of Arthropods. Pucón, Chile, March 4-8, 2013., Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias (INIA), Chile and Universidad de Chile. (Book)
  • Saguez, J., Giordanengo, P., and Vincent, C. (2013). "Aphids as major potato pests.", in Giordanengo, P., Vincent, C., and Alyokhin, A. (eds.) - Insect Pests of Potato: Global Perspectives on Biology and Management, Elsevier Inc. Academic Press, Chapter 3, pp. 31-63.
  • Vincent, C. (2013). "Le développement d’alternatives durables pour la lutte contre les insectes d’importance horticole.", L'écologie des insectes à l'UdeM, Université de Moncton, A-002 (Rémi-Rossignol), Moncton, NB, Canada, May 6, 2013. (Presentation)
  • Vincent, C. (2013). "Regards sur les méthodes alternatives aux insecticides en agriculture.", Académie d’Agriculture de France, Paris, France, 6 février 2013. (Presentation)
  • Vincent, C. (2013). "Sustainable plant protection programs: attempts to fill the gap between concepts and reality.", Entomological Society of America (ESA) Eastern Branch 2013 Annual Meeting. Symposium: Growing Towards a Sustainable Future: Current Research, and Insights on Sustainable Management, Eden Resort and Suites, Lancaster, PA, USA, March 16-20, 2013.
  • Vincent, C. and Pickering, G. (2013). "Multicolored Asian ladybeetle, Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae).", in Mason, P.G. and Gillespie, D.R. (eds.) - Biological Control Programmes in Canada 2001-2012, CABI Publishing, Wallingford, UK, pp. 192-198.
  • Vincent, C., Alyokhin, A., and Giordanengo, P. (2013). "Potato and their Pests - Setting the Stage.", in Giordanengo, P., Vincent, C., and Alyokhin, A. (eds.) - Insect Pests of Potato: Global Perspectives on Biology and Management, Elsevier Inc. Academic Press, Chapter 1, pp. 3-8.
  • Vincent, C., Babendreier, D., Kuhlmann, U., and Lasnier, J. (2013). "European Apple sawfly, Hoplocampa testudinea Klug (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae).", in Mason, P.G. and Gillespie, D.R. (eds.) - Biological Control Programmes in Canada 2001-2012, CABI Publishing, Wallingford, UK, pp. 198-202.
  • Vincent, C., Huber, J., Gibson, G.A.P., and Goulet, H. (2013). "Spotted Tentiform Leafminer, Phyllorycter blancardella F. (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae).", in Mason, P.G. and Gillespie, D.R. (eds.) - Biological Control Programmes in Canada 2001-2012, CABI Publishing, Wallingford, UK, pp. 244-247.

2012:

  • Boiteau, G., Vincent, C., Meloche, F., Leskey, T.C., Gui, L.-Y., and Colpitts, B.G. (2012). "Harmonic radar finders as insect monitoring devices.", XXIV International Congress of Entomology (ICE 2012), Daegu, South Korea, August 19-24, 2012, PS4TH043. (Poster)
  • Bostanian, N.J., Vincent, C., Bourgeois, G., and Plouffe, D. (2012). "Tarnished plant bug dynamics in Québec vineyards.", Entomological Society of America (ESA) 60th Annual Meeting, Knoxville Convention Centre, Knoxville, TN, USA, November 11-14, 2012, D0283. (Poster)
  • Bostanian, N.J., Vincent, C., and Isaacs, R. (Eds.) (2012). Arthropod Management in Vineyards: Pests, Approaches, and Future Directions., Springer Dordrecht. (Book)
  • Isaacs, R., Vincent, C., and Bostanian, N.J. (2012). "Vineyard IPM in a Changing World: Adapting to New Pests, Tactics, and Challenges.", in Bostanian, N.J., Vincent, C., and Isaacs, R. (eds.) - Arthropod Management in Vineyards: Pests, Approaches, and Future Directions, Springer Dordrecht, Chapter 20, pp. 475-484.
  • Olivier, C.Y., Saguez, J., Galka, B., Stobbs, L.W., Lowery, D.T., and Vincent, C. (2012). "Prevalence of phytoplasma diseases in Canadian vineyards.", XXIV International Congress of Entomology (ICE 2012), Daegu, South Korea, August 19-24, 2012, PS4TH066. (Poster)
  • Olivier, C.Y., Vincent, C., Saguez, J., Galka, B., Weintraub, P.G., and Maixner, M. (2012). "Leafhoppers and Planthoppers: Their Bionomics, Pathogen Transmission and Management in Vineyards.", in Bostanian, N.J., Vincent, C., and Isaacs, R. (eds.) - Arthropod Management in Vineyards: Pests, Approaches, and Future Directions, Springer Dordrecht, Chapter 11, pp. 253-270.
  • Royauté, R., Buddle, C.M., and Vincent, C. (2012). "Behavioural correlations in the jumping spider Eris militaris (Araneae: Salticidae).", Entomology/Wildlife Graduate Seminars, Macdonald College, Saint-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, Canada, April 23, 2012. (Presentation)
  • Royauté, R., Buddle, C.M., and Vincent, C. (2012). "Comparison of behavioral syndrome structure in insecticide-treated and non insecticide-treated orchards for the jumping spider Eris militaris (Araneae: Salticidae).", 14th International Behavioral Ecology Congress (ISBE 2012), Lund University, Lund, Sweden, August 12-17, 2012, P046. (Poster)
  • Royauté, R., Buddle, C.M., and Vincent, C. (2012). "Effect of sublethal insecticide exposure on individual variation in activity and prey capture in the jumping spider Eris militaris (Araneae: Salticidae).", XXIV International Congress of Entomology (ICE 2012), Daegu, South Korea, August 19-24, 2012, PS4TH044. (Poster)
  • Royauté, R., Buddle, C.M., and Vincent, C. (2012). "How does chemical disturbance affects behavioural variation in a jumping spider?", Entomological Society of Canada and the Entomological Society of Alberta 2012 Joint Annual Meeting, Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel, Edmonton, AB, Canada, November 4-7, 2012.
  • Saguez, J., Lasnier, J., and Vincent, C. (2012). "La drosophile à ailes tachetées (Drosophila suzukii) arrive dans les vignobles québécois.", 139e réunion annuelle de la Société d’entomologie du Québec, Boucherville, QC, Canada, November 1-2, 2012.
  • Saguez, J., Vincent, C., Olivier, C.Y., and Giordanengo, P. (2012). "Leafhopper biodiversity in Canadian vineyards and feeding behavior of three Erythroneura species.", XXIV International Congress of Entomology (ICE 2012), Daegu, South Korea, August 19-24, 2012, PS4TH045. (Poster)
  • Vincent, C. (2012). "La lutte contre les insectes ravageurs.", Programme Innovateurs à l'école/Association des communicateurs scientifiques, École St-Grégoire-le-Grand, Montréal, QC, Canada, May 8, 2012. (Presentation)
  • Vincent, C. (2012). "Méthodes de lutte non chimiques au Canada.", Jardin Botanique de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada, April 18, 2012. (Presentation)
  • Vincent, C. (2012). "Risques des alternatives aux insecticides pour la santé humaine.", Congrès de la Société de protection des plantes du Québec (SPPQ): Symposium Spores, toxines et allergènes des espèces nuisibles: Les risques pour la santé humaine, Hôtel Plaza Valleyfield, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC, Canada, June 5-6, 2012. (Abstract)
  • Vincent, C., Appleby, M.E., Eaton, A., and Lasnier, J. (2012). "Classical biological control of the European apple sawfly with the ichneumonid Lathrolestes ensator: A case of longterm commitment.", Entomological Society of America (ESA) 60th Annual Meeting, Knoxville Convention Centre, Knoxville, TN, USA, November 11-14, 2012, D0314. (Poster)
  • Vincent, C., Isaacs, R., Bostanian, N.J., and Lasnier, J. (2012). "Principles of Arthropod Pest Management in Vineyards.", in Bostanian, N.J., Vincent, C., and Isaacs, R. (eds.) - Arthropod Management in Vineyards: Pests, Approaches, and Future Directions, Springer Dordrecht, Chapter 1, pp. 1-16.

2011:

  • Bensadia, F., Vincent, C., and Mauffette, Y. (2011). "Biological performance of the grape berry moth on red and white vine cultivars.", Entomological Society of America (ESA) 59th Annual Meeting, Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, NV, USA, November 13-16, 2011.
  • Bensadia, F., Vincent, C., and Maufffette, M. (2011). "Performance biologique de la tordeuse de la vigne sur des cultivars de raisins rouges et blancs.", 138e réunion annuelle de la Société d’Entomologie du Québec, Orford, QC, Canada, October 13-14, 2011. (Poster)
  • Boiteau, G., Vincent, C., Meloche, F., Leskey, T.C., and Colpitts, B.G. (2011). "Validation of harmonic radar finders as insect monitoring devices.", Entomological Society of Canada and Acadian Entomological Society 2011 Joint Annual Meeting, Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, Halifax, NS, Canada, November 6-9, 2011. (Poster)
  • Gaul, S.O., Estabrooks, E.N., Vincent, C., and MacKenzie, K.C. (2011). "Predicted emergence of Rhagoletis mendax (Diptera: Tephritidae) in lowbush blueberry and presence in north western New Brunswick, Canada.", Entomological Society of Canada and Acadian Entomological Society 2011 Joint Annual Meeting, Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, Halifax, NS, Canada, November 6-9, 2011. (Poster)
  • Gaul, S.O., Vincent, C., and MacKenzie, K.C. (2011). "Influence of the bioassay and blueberry volatiles on Rhagoletis mendax (Diptera:Tephritidae) response.", Entomological Society of Canada and Acadian Entomological Society 2011 Joint Annual Meeting, Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, Halifax, NS, Canada, November 6-9, 2011.
  • Olivier, C.Y., Galka, B., Johnson, R., Green, M., Vincent, C., Saguez, J., Stobbs, L.W., and Greig, N. (2011). "Potential BN vectors in Canadian vineyards and their feeding behaviour on grapevines.", 2nd European Bois noir Workshop, Cison Di Valmarini, Italy, February 27-March 1, 2011, pp. 111. (Poster)
  • Olivier, C.Y., Galka, B., Vincent, C., Saguez, J., and Stobbs, L.W. (2011). "Biodiversity of Aster Yellow phytoplasma strains in Macrosteles quadrilineatus in Canada, based on the 16Sr gene sequencing.", Entomological Society of Canada and Acadian Entomological Society 2011 Joint Annual Meeting, Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, Halifax, NS, Canada, November 6-9, 2011, pp. 76.
  • Olivier, C.Y., Galka, B., Vincent, C., Saguez, J., and Stobbs, L.W. (2011). "Biodiversity of Aster Yellow phytoplasma strains in Macrosteles quadrilineatus in Canada, based on the 16Sr gene sequencing.", Joint Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of Canada and Acadian Entomological Society, Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, Halifax, NS, Canada, November 6-9, 2011, pp. 76. (Presentation)
  • Royauté, R., Buddle, C.M., and Vincent, C. (2011). "Behavioral correlations differ in a treated and non-treated orchard in the jumping spider Eris militaris (Araneae: Salticidae).", 48th Annual Meeting of the Animal Behavior Society, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA, July 25-30, 2011. (Poster)
  • Royauté, R., Buddle, C.M., and Vincent, C. (2011). "Repeatability of behavioural syndromes across life-stages in jumping spider Eris militaris (Araneae: Salticidae).", Entomological Society of Canada and Acadian Entomological Society 2011 Joint Annual Meeting, Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, Halifax, NS, Canada, November 6-9, 2011.
  • Saguez, J., Bostanian, N.J., and Vincent, C. (2011). "Toxicological assays for leafhoppers associated with vineyards.", Entomological Society of Canada and Acadian Entomological Society 2011 Joint Annual Meeting, Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, Halifax, NS, Canada, November 6-9, 2011. (Poster)
  • Saguez, J., Vincent, C., Olivier, C.Y., and Giordanengo, P. (2011). "Erythroneura spp. (Cicadellid) feeding behaviour on grapevine.", Entomological Society of America (ESA) 59th Annual Meeting, Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, NV, USA, November 13-16, 2011, D0311. (Poster)
  • Saguez, J., Vincent, C., Olivier, C.Y., and Lasnier, J. (2011). "Cicadelles en vignobles québécois: un bilan.", 138e réunion annuelle de la Société d’Entomologie du Québec, Orford, QC, Canada, October 13-14, 2011, pp. 20. (Presentation)
  • Vincent, C. (2011). "My Professional Alphabet, Seasoned with Personal Remarks.", Bulletin of the Entomological Society of Canada, 43(2), pp. 58-67.
  • Vincent, C. (2011). "Non chemical methods in Canada: results and trends.", 4e Conférence Internationale sur les Méthodes Alternatives en Protection des Cultures Évolution des cadres réglementaires européen et français Nouveaux moyens et stratégies innovantes, Lille, France, March 8-10, 2011.
  • Vincent, C., Bostanian, N.J., and Côté, J.-C. (2011). "Issues involved in developing biopesticides with small companies: three case studies from Canada.", OECD Workshop on Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Technology and Information, Berlin, Germany, October 16-19, 2011. (Poster)
  • Vincent, C., Fleury, D., Mauffette, Y., Lasnier, J., and Bostanian, N.J. (2011). "Tarnished plant bug and cool-climate vineyards.", Entomological Society of America (ESA) 59th Annual Meeting, Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, NV, USA, November 13-16, 2011.

2010:

  • Olivier, C.Y., Galka, B., Saguez, J., Lasnier, J., Vincent, C., Stobbs, L.W., and Lowery, D.T. (2010). "Why phytoplasma infection in leafhopper population is only correlated with grapevine yellow incidence in vineyards from Québec?", Entomological Society of Canada and the Entomological Society of British Columbia Joint Annual Meeting, Coast Plaza Hotel, Vancouver, BC, Canada, October 31-November 3, 2010.
  • Olivier, C.Y., Galka, B., Saguez, J., Vincent, C., Lowery, D.T., Stobbs, L.W., Whybourne, K.J., Bittner, L.A., Xiansheng, C., Lasnier, J., and Floate, K.D. (2010). "Les jaunisses à phytoplasmes dans les vignobles Canadiens: état de l’art.", VII Conférence Internationale Francophone d'Entomologie (CIFE 2010), Louvain la Neuve, Belgium, July 5-10, 2010.
  • Olivier, C.Y., Galka, B., Saguez, J., Vincent, C., Lowery, D.T., Stobbs, L.W., Whybourne, K.J., Bittner, L.A., and Xiansheng, C. (2010). "Les jaunisses à phytoplasmes dans les vignobles Canadiens - Passés, présents et futurs projets de recherche.", VII Conférence Internationale Francophone d'Entomologie (CIFE 2010), Louvain la Neuve, Belgium, July 5-10, 2010.
  • Olivier, C.Y., Galka, B., Saguez, J., Vincent, C., Lowery, D.T., Stobbs, L.W., Whybourne, K.J., Bittner, L.A., and Xiansheng, C. (2010). "Les jaunisses à phytoplasmes dans les vignobles canadiens - Passés, présents et futurs projets de recherche.", Entomologie faunistique / Faunistic Entomology, 63(3), pp. 87-90.
  • Royauté, R., Buddle, C.M., and Vincent, C. (2010). "Spider personality: implications and perspectives for agroecology.", Entomological Society of Canada and the Entomological Society of British Columbia Joint Annual Meeting, Coast Plaza Hotel, Vancouver, BC, Canada, October 31-November 3, 2010.
  • Saguez, J., Olivier, C.Y., Galka, B., Lasnier, J., Giordanengo, P., and Vincent, C. (2010). "Feeding behavior of Erythroneura species (Cicadellidae), potential vectors of Aster Yellows on Grapewine.", Entomological Society of Canada and the Entomological Society of British Columbia Joint Annual Meeting, Coast Plaza Hotel, Vancouver, BC, Canada, October 31-November 3, 2010.
  • Saguez, J., Olivier, C.Y., Giordanengo, P., and Vincent, C. (2010). "Les interactions cicadelles-vignes passées à la loupe.", VII Conférence Internationale Francophone d'Entomologie (CIFE 2010), Louvain la Neuve, Belgium, July 5-10, 2010, pp. 163. (Poster)
  • Saguez, J., Olivier, C.Y., Lasnier, J., Mauffette, Y., and Vincent, C. (2010). "Phytoplasma diseases: trends in Canadian vineyards.", IXth European Congress of Entomology (2010 ECE), Budapest, Hungary, August 22-27, 2010.
  • Saguez, J., Olivier, C.Y., Lasnier, J., and Vincent, C. (2010). "Cicadelles de la vigne: des vecteurs potentiels de phytoplasmes au Québec.", Antennae, 17(3), pp. 7-9.
  • Saguez, J., Vincent, C., Lasnier, J., and Giordanengo, P. (2010). "Effects of oil treatments on the colonization behavior and the development of Erythroneura vitis (Cicadellidae) on grapevine.", Entomological Society of Canada and the Entomological Society of British Columbia Joint Annual Meeting, Coast Plaza Hotel, Vancouver, BC, Canada, October 31-November 3, 2010, # 39. (Poster)
  • Saguez, J., Vincent, C., Olivier, C.Y., and Giordanengo, P. (2010). "Comment les cicadelles du genre Erythroneura s’alimentent-elles?", 16ème Colloque de Biologie de l'Insecte (CBI-2010), Lyon, France, October 18-20, 2010. (Poster)
  • Vincent, C. (2010). "My professional alphabet, seasoned with personal remarks.", Entomological Society of Canada and the Entomological Society of British Columbia Joint Annual Meeting, Coast Plaza Hotel, Vancouver, BC, Canada, October 31-November 3, 2010.
  • Vincent, C. (2010). "The difficult but rewarding task of developing alternative strategies to insecticides in plant protection in Symposium Redefining IPM Practices Using Novel Insecticides and Forecasting Pest Management Tools (Peter J. Jentsch orgs.).", Entomological Society of America (ESA) Eastern Branch 2010 Annual Meeting, Sheraton Annapolis Hotel, Annapolis, MD, USA, March 7-9, 2010.

2009:

  • Aluja, M.A., Leskey, T.C., and Vincent, C. (Eds.) (2009). Biorational Tree Fruit Pest Management., CABI Publishing, Wallingford, UK. (Book)
  • Leskey, T.C., Chouinard, G., and Vincent, C. (2009). "Monitoring and Management of the Apple Maggot Fly and the Plum Curculio: Honouring the Legacy of R.J. Prokopy.", in Aluja, M.A., Leskey, T.C., and Vincent, C. (eds.) - Biorational Tree Fruit Pest Management, CABI Publishing, Wallingford, UK, Chapter 5, pp. 110-144.
  • Saguez, J., Olivier, C.Y., Lasnier, J., and Vincent, C. (2009). "Phytoplasmas - leafhoppers - grapevines : an undesirable tritrophic interaction in Canada.", 2nd International Conference on Northern Viticulture, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada, November 9-11, 2009, pp. 200-208.
  • Vincent, C. (2009). "Les notions de succès, d’impact et de long terme en phytoprotection des plantes.", Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada, December 4, 2009. (Presentation)
  • Vincent, C. (2009). "The plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar Herbst.", Invasive Species Compendium. CABI Crop Protection Compendium, Global Module. 4th Edition [also CD-ROM].
  • Vincent, C., Bostanian, N.J., and Lasnier, J. (2009). "Biodiversity and management of arthropods in cool-climate vineyards.", 2nd International Conference on Northern Viticulture, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada, November 9-11, 2009, pp. 189-199.
  • Vincent, C., Weintraub, P.G., Hallman, G.J., and Fleurat-Lessard, F. (2009). "Insect management with physical methods in pre- and post harvest situations.", in Radcliffe, E.B., Hutchison, W.D., and Cancelado, R.E. (eds.) - Integrated Pest Management, Concepts, Tactics, Strategies and Case Studies, Cambridge University Press, UK, Chapter 24, pp. 309-323.
  • Vincent, C., Weintraub, P.G., and Hallman, G.J. (2009). "Physical Control of Insect Pests.", in Resh, V.H. and Cardé, R.T. (eds.) - Encyclopedia of Insects. 2nd Edition, Academic Press, San Diego, USA, pp. 794-798.