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BC Blueberry Council For Consumers
  1. About the BC Blueberry Council
  2. Resources
  3. Pest and Disease Identification
  4. Scorch Virus

    Scorch Virus

    Blueberry scorch virus (BIScV) is a problematic virus for highbush blueberry in New Jersey, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. The disease is widespread in all the growing regions of BC: Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, Kootenay and Okanagan.

     

    Scorch Virus Fact Sheets

    • English (pdf)
    • Punjabi (pdf)

     

    Scorch infected buds
    Scorch infected plant

    Many odd symptoms observed sporadically in blueberry fields cannot be explained by either scorch or shock virus infection. This season, you are able to send a maximum of 30 samples for free testing for Blueberry Scorch/Shock Virus. The 2021 submission form will be added as the season begins.*

     

    *Results will be provided to you within 2 weeks of sample submission.

    *The BC Blueberry Council and their representatives accept no liability for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided.

    *All information submitted will remain confidential.

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    About BC Blueberry Council

    The mission of the British Columbia Blueberry Council is to enhance the viability and strategic development of the blueberry industry through promotion, research, industry education and relationship building.

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