Blueberry scorch virus(BLSCV0)
Distribution details in Switzerland
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2019: Present, restricted distribution
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present: only in some parts of the Member State concerned (2019-06)
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present: only in some parts of the Member State concerned (2019-06)
EPPO Reporting Service (2019/125) : first found in May 2019 in Ticino, in an organic orchard of Vaccinium corymbosum where approximately 10-15% of the plants were affected. The grower was recommended to remove all plants.
NPPO (2023-05): Blueberry scorch virus is not regulated as a quarantine pest in Europe. No further surveys were conducted and no official measures were taken.
NPPO (2023-05): Blueberry scorch virus is not regulated as a quarantine pest in Europe. No further surveys were conducted and no official measures were taken.
* NPPO of Switzerland (2019-06, 2023-05).
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | Present, few occurrences |