EPPO Global Database

Blueberry scorch virus(BLSCV0)

Distribution details in United States of America (Michigan)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2010: Present, few occurrences
First recorded in: 2009
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2011/088) : BlScV was first found in Michigan in 2009, in several commercial fields in West Michigan (all infested plants were destroyed). In 2010, infected plants were detected in fields adjacent to the 2009's infected fields, eradication measures were again applied.
References
* INTERNET
Michigan State University. Integrated Pest Management Resources. Update on 2010 statewide survey for blueberry scorch and blueberry shock diseases by A. Schilder (dated 2010-08).
http://www.ipmnews.msu.edu/fruit/Fruit/tabid/123/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3104/Update-on-2010-statewide-survey-for-blueberry-scorch-and-blueberry-shock-diseases.aspx
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Canada British Columbia Present, no details view...
Canada Québec Present, no details view...
Canada Present, restricted distribution view...