Floate, Kevin, Ph.D.

• Publications de recherche
• Autres publications relatives à la science

Coordonnées :

5403 - 1 Avenue South
C.P. 3000
Lethbridge, (Alberta) T1J 4B1
Téléphone : 403-317-2242
Télécopieur : 403-382-3156
Courriel : kevin.floate@agr.gc.ca

Domaines d'expertise :

• guêpes parasitoïdes (Pteromalidae) pour la lutte biologique contre les mouches nuisibles (Muscidae) du bétail
• effets non visés sur les insectes coprocoles des résidus fécaux dans les déjections des bovins traités aux endectocides
• asymétrie variable comme bioindicateur de stress environnemental
• carabes (Carabidae) dans les agroécosystèmes
• réaction des insectes herbivores à l'hybridation de leurs espèces de plantes-hôtes

Projets en cours :

• Découverte, développement et mise en oeuvre d'agents arthropodes pour la lutte biologique contre les arthropodes nuisibles et les mauvaises herbes
• Diffusion d'information sur la morphologie, la physiologie, la pathologie et la réaction aux pesticides des insectes et des acariens nuisibles ainsi que de leurs ennemis naturels et des organismes non visés
• Caractère nouveau - Lethbridge

Affiliations :

• Professeur auxiliaire, Département de sciences biologiques, Université de Lethbridge
• Corédacteur, The Canadian Entomologist
• Rédacteur thématique, Bulletin of Entomological Research
• Rédacteur, Bulletin de la Société d'entomologie du Canada
• Président, Forum canadien sur la lutte biologique

Publications de recherche :

2012 :

• De Clerck-Floate, R.A., Saunders, P., et Floate, K.D. (2012). « Release and recapture of three insect species test the efficacy of trap method and air flow in insect containment. », Canadian Entomologist, 144(4), p. 609-616. doi : 10.4039/tce.2012.45
• Lumaret, J.-P., Errouissi, F., Floate, K.D., Römbke, J., et Wardhaugh, K.G. (2012). « A Review on the Toxicity and Non-Target Effects of Macrocyclic Lactones in Terrestrial and Aquatic Environments. », Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 13(6), p. 1004-1060.

2011 :

• Floate, K.D. (2011). « Arthropods in cattle dung on Canada's grasslands. », dans Floate, K.D. (dir.) - Arthropods of Canadian Grasslands. Vol. 2: Inhabitants of a Changing Landscape, Biological Survey of Canada (BSC), Chapitre 4, p. 71-88.
• Floate, K.D. (dir.) (2011). Arthropods of Canadian Grasslands. Vol. 2: Inhabitants of a Changing Landscape., Biological Survey of Canada (BSC). (Livre)
• Jochmann, R., Blanckenhorn, W.U., Bussière, L.F., Eirkson, C.E., Lahr, J., Lumaret, J.-P., Römbke, J., Wardhaugh, K.G., et Floate, K.D. (2011). « How to test non-target effects of veterinary pharmaceutical residues in livestock dung in the field. », Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management, 7(2), p. 287-296. doi : 10.1002/ieam.111
• Taylor, G.P., Coghlin, P.C., Floate, K.D., et Perlman, S.J. (2011). « The host range of the male-killing symbiont Arsenophonus nasoniae in filth fly parasitioids. », Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, 106(3), p. 371-379. doi : 10.1016/j.jip.2010.12.004
• Tiberg, K. et Floate, K.D. (2011). « Where went the dung-breeding insects of the American bison? », Canadian Entomologist, 143(5), p. 470-478. doi : 10.4039/n11-024

2010 :

• Blanckenhorn, W.U., Pemberton, A.J., Bussière, L.F., Röembke, J., et Floate, K.D. (2010). « A review of the natural history and laboratory culture methods for the yellow dung fly, Scathophaga stercoraria. », Journal of Insect Science, 10:11.
• Bourassa, S., Cárcamo, H.A., Spence, J.R., Blackshaw, R.E., et Floate, K.D. (2010). « Effects of Crop Rotation and Genetically Modified Herbicide-Tolerant Corn on Ground Beetle Diversity, Community Structure, and Activity Density. », Canadian Entomologist, 142(2), p. 143-159. doi : 10.4039/n09-017
• Floate, K.D. (2010). « Gall-inducing aphids and mites associated with the hybrid complex of cottonwoods, Populus spp. (Salicaceae) on Canada's grasslands. », dans Shorthouse, J.D. and Floate, K.D. (dir.) - Arthropods of Canadian Grasslands. Vol. 1: Ecology and Interactions in Grassland Habitats, Biological Survey of Canada (BSC), Chapitre 13, p. 281-300.
• Floate, K.D. et Coghlin, P.C. (2010). « No support for fluctuating asymmetry as a biomarker of chemical residues in livestock dung. », Canadian Entomologist, 142(4), p. 354-368. doi : 10.4039/n10-014
• Foottit, R.G., Floate, K.D., et Maw, H.E.L. (2010). « Molecular evidence for sympatric taxa within Pemphigus betae (Hemiptera: Aphididae: Eriosomatinae). », Canadian Entomologist, 142(4), p. 344-353. doi : 10.4039/n10-028

2009 :

• Hudson, A.J. et Floate, K.D. (2009). « Further Evidence for the Absence of Bacteria in Horsehair Worms (Nematomorpha: Gordiidae). », Journal of Parasitology, 95(6), p. 1545-1547. doi : 10.1645/GE-2145.1
• Röembke, J., Floate, K.D., Jochmann, R., Schäfer, M.A., Puniamoorthy, N., Knäbe, S., Lehmhus, J., Rosenkranz, B., Scheffczyk, A., Schmidt, T., Sharples, A., et Blanckenhorn, W.U. (2009). « Wolf U. Blanckenhorn3 », Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 28(10), p. 2117-2124. doi : 10.1897/08-599.1
• Zhang, B., McGraw, E.A., Floate, K.D., James, P., Jorgensen, W.K., et Rothwell, J. (2009). « Wolbachia infection in Australasian and North American populations of Haematobia irritans (Diptera: Muscidae). », Veterinary Parasitology, 162(3-4), p. 350-353. doi : 10.1016/j.vetpar.2009.03.012

Autres publications relatives à la science :

2012 :

• Bourchier, R.S., Floate, K.D., et LeSage, L. (2012). « Assessment of the diversity of biocontrol agents at historic leafy spurge release sites in Southern Alberta. », 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, #18. (Résumé)
• Bourchier, R.S., Mason, P.G., et Floate, K.D. (2012). « Agriculture Information and IAS Management National Invasive Species Forum. », National Invasive Species Forum, Delta Ottawa Hotel & Suites, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Februrary 28-March 1, 2012. (Présentation)
• Bourchier, R.S., Mason, P.G., et Floate, K.D. (2012). « Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Invasive Species. », National Invasive Species Forum, Delta Ottawa Hotel & Suites, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Februrary 28-March 1, 2012. (Présentation)
• Floate, K.D. (2012). « Non-target effects of veterinary parasiticides on the insect communities of cattle dung. », Entomological Society of America (ESA) 60th Annual Meeting, Knoxville Convention Centre, Knoxville, TN, USA, November 11-14, 2012, #1411.
• Floate, K.D. et Nassera, K. (2012). « Seasonal activity of dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) on native grasslands in southern Alberta. », 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, #59. (Résumé)
• Floate, K.D., Blanckenhorn, W.U., Lumaret, J.-P., Tixier, T., Joost, L., et Römbke, J. (2012). « An international multi-species ring test to assess the non-target effects of residues in dung of cattle treated with veterinary pharmaceuticals. », 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, #60. (Résumé)
• Floate, K.D., Broatch, J.S., Erlandson, M.A., Evenden, M.L., Gavloski, J.E., Hartley, S., Hummel, J.D., Laird, R.A., Meers, S., Olivier, C.Y., Otani, J.K., et Sharanowski, B. (2012). « New projects for control of cutworms (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) affecting canola crops on the prairies. », 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, #61. (Résumé)
• Hervet, V.A.D., Laird, R.A., et Floate, K.D. (2012). « Cotesia plathypenae Muesebeck (Hymenoptera: Braconidae): a potential biological control agent of cutworms (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). », 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, #77. (Résumé)
• Li, Y., Floate, K.D., Field, P., et Baoping, P. (2012). « Methods to cure symbiotic bacteria in insects. », 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, #111. (Résumé)
• Römbke, J., Blanckenhorn, W.U., Floate, K.D., Lumaret, J.-P., Tixier, T., et Lahr, J. (2012). « Effects of ivermectin application to cattle on dung fauna and dung degradation: an international comparison of field studies. », 6th SETAC World Congress / SETAC Europe 22nd Annual Meeting, Estrel Hotel, Berlin, Germany, May 20-24, 2012.
• Scheffczyk, A., Floate, K.D., Lumaret, J.-P., Adler, N., et Römbke, J. (2012). « Sublethal effects of Ivermectin on dung beetles of the genus Onthophagus (O. taurus, O. nuchicornis). », 6th SETAC World Congress / SETAC Europe 22nd Annual Meeting, Estrel Hotel, Berlin, Germany, May 20-24, 2012.

2011 :

• Floate, K.D., Blanckenhorn, W.U., Coghlin, P.C., Davies, I., Gray, J., Höhn, P., Kadiri, N., Lumaret, J.-P., Scheffczyk, A., Schmidt, T., Schwarz, A., Sekine, T., Taylor, C.G., Taylor, K., et Römbke, J. (2011). « Lessons learned during the selection of a dung beetle species as a test for insecticidal residues in cattle dung. », SETAC Europe 21st Annual Meeting, Milano Convention Centre, Milan, Italy, May 15-19, 2011.
• Floate, K.D., Isabel, N., et Foottit, R.G. (2011). « Genetic typing of hosts and aphids provides new insights on galling arthropods of hybrid cottonwoods. », 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. 58. (Présentation)
• Floate, K.D., Watson, D.W., Weiss, R.M., et Olfert, O.O. (2011). « Introducing new species of dung beetles into Canada to improve pasture productivity. », Entomological Society of Canada and Acadian Entomological Society 2011 Joint Annual Meeting: Canadian Forum for Biological Control, Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, Halifax, NS, Canada, November 6-9, 2011.
• Isabel, N. et Floate, K.D. (2011). « The first look at the complexity of gene exchange in a trispecific system of hybridizing cottonwoods (Populus spp.) and its influence on community structure of galling arthropods. », 8th Annual Cottonwood Symposium, Flagstaff, AZ, USA, February 23-25, 2011.
• Isabel, N., Floate, K.D., Lamothe, M., Whitham, T.G., et Rood, S.B. (2011). « A first genomic portrait of Alberta’s native poplar hybrid zones. », Poplar Council of Canada Conference & Annual Meeting - Poplars and Willows on the Prairies: Traditional Practices meet Innovative Applications, Edmonton, AB, Canada, September 18-24, 2011.
• Leggett, F.L., Floate, K.D., et Coghlin, P.C. (2011). « Detection and distribution of Wolbachia bacteria in insect hosts determined using confocal microscopy. », Entomological Society of Canada and Acadian Entomological Society 2011 Joint Annual Meeting, Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, Halifax, NS, Canada, November 6-9, 2011, p. 67.

2010 :

• Floate, K.D. (2010). « Insects of cattle dung. », 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.
• Floate, K.D. et Coghlin, P.C. (2010). « Consequences of Wolbachia bacteria in populations of the wasp, Trichomalopsis sarcophagae (Pteromalidae). », 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.
• Floate, K.D. et Coghlin, P.C. (2010). « Consequences of Wolbachia bacteria in populations of the wasp, Trichomalopsis sarcophagae (Pteromalidae). », Entomological Society of Alberta 58th Annual Meeting, Lethbridge, AB, Canada, October 14-16, 2010.
• Floate, K.D. et Coghlin, P.C. (2010). « Consequences of Wolbachia infection in the wasp, Trichomalopsis sarcophagae. », 6th International Wolbachia Conference: Wolbachia On The Bay, Asilomar Conference Center, Asilomar, CA, USA, June 9-14, 2010.
• Floate, K.D. et Coghlin, P.C. (2010). « Consequences of Wolbachia infection in the wasp, Trichomalopsis sarcophagae. », Joint International Organization of Biological Control (IOBC). Nearctic and Neotropic Regional Sections Conference: Biocontrol in the Americas – Past, Present and Future, Sheraton Fallsview Hotel and Conference Centre, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada, May 11-13, 2010.
• Floate, K.D., Watson, D.W., Weiss, R.M., et Olfert, O.O. (2010). « CLIMEX models for potential distributions of Onthophagus taurus and Digitonthophagus gazella (Scarabaeidae) in North America. », Entomological Society of Alberta 58th Annual Meeting, Lethbridge, AB, Canada, October 14-16, 2010.
• Floate, K.D., Watson, D.W., Weiss, R.M., et Olfert, O.O. (2010). « CLIMEX models for potential distributions of Onthophagus taurus and Digitonthophagus gazella (Scarabaeidae) in North America. », 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.
• Floate, K.D., Watson, D.W., Weiss, R.M., et Olfert, O.O. (2010). « CLIMEX models for potential distributions of Onthophagus taurus and Digitonthophagus gazella (Scarabaeidae) in North America. », IVth International Pest Risk Modelling & Mapping Workshop in Australia, Port Douglas, Australia, August 23-25, 2010.
• Floate, K.D., Watson, D.W., Weiss, R.M., et Olfert, O.O. (2010). « CLIMEX models for potential distributions of Onthophagus taurus and Digitonthophagus gazella (Scarabaeidae) in North America. », Joint International Organization of Biological Control (IOBC). Nearctic and Neotropic Regional Sections Conference: Biocontrol in the Americas – Past, Present and Future, Sheraton Fallsview Hotel and Conference Centre, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada, May 11-13, 2010.
• Isabel, N., Talbot, P., Lamothe, M., Bousquet, J., Schroeder, W.R., Floate, K.D., Foottit, R.G., Ruiz, P., Cunningham, S.M., McIntire, E.J.B., et Thompson, S. (2010). « Contemporary gene flow between poplars with exotic component and natural populations of native species across Canada. », 5th International Poplar Symposium - Poplars and willows: from research models to multipurpose trees for a biobased society, Orvieto TR, Italy, September 20-25, 2010.
• Olivier, C., Galka, B., Floate, K.D., Dumonceaux, T.J., et Zchori-Fein, E. (2010). « Identification of symbionts in the aster leafhopper, Macrosteles quadrilineatus, their association with phytoplasma and their geographical distribution in Canada. », 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., et 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.

2009 :

• De Clerck-Floate, R.A., Floate, K.D., et Saunders, P. (2009). « A test of containment efficacy using living insects in a release and recapture study. », Entomological Society of Alberta 57th Annual Meeting, Lakeland College, Vermilion, AB, Canada, November 5-7, 2009, p. 21.
• De Clerck-Floate, R.A., Floate, K.D., et Saunders, P. (2009). « A test of containment efficacy using living insects in a release and recapture study. », Entomological Society of Canada and Manitoba Entomological Society 2009 Joint Annual Meeting, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, October 18-21, 2009, p. 46.
• Floate, K.D. et Coghlin, P.C. (2009). « Consequences of Wolbachia infection in wasps parasitic on filth flies. », Dan Otte Symposium, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, Canada, June 16, 2009.
• Floate, K.D. et Tiberg, K. (2009). « What happened to the coprophilous insects associated with bison? », Entomological Society of Alberta 57th Annual Meeting, Lakeland College, Vermilion, AB, Canada, November 5-7, 2009, p. 21.
• Floate, K.D. et Tiberg, K. (2009). « What happened to the coprophilous insects associated with bison? », Entomological Society of Canada and Manitoba Entomological Society 2009 Joint Annual Meeting, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, October 18-21, 2009, p. 50.
• Floate, K.D. et Watson, D.W. (2009). « Introduction of exotic dung beetles into Canada to accelerate degradation of cattle dung. », Entomological Society of Alberta 57th Annual Meeting, Lakeland College, Vermilion, AB, Canada, November 5-7, 2009, p. 21-22.
• Floate, K.D. et Watson, D.W. (2009). « Introduction of exotic dung beetles into Canada to accelerate degradation of cattle dung. », Entomological Society of Canada and Manitoba Entomological Society 2009 Joint Annual Meeting, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, October 18-21, 2009, p. 50.
• Olivier, C.Y., Galka, B., et Floate, K.D. (2009). « Identification of symbiont organisms in leafhopper vectors of phytoplasma. », Entomological Society of Alberta 57th Annual Meeting, Lakeland College, Vermilion, AB, Canada, November 5-7, 2009, p. 22.
• Olivier, C.Y., Galka, B., et Floate, K.D. (2009). « Identification of symbiont organisms in leafhopper vectors of phytoplasma. », Entomological Society of Canada and Manitoba Entomological Society 2009 Joint Annual Meeting, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, October 18-21, 2009, p. 66.