Biological efficacy evaluation of CR-7 in blueberries
Blueberry trials from across diverse markets:
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Trials are from 2017 to 2022
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Trials include bumblebees and honeybees
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Trials were conducted in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe.
Trial Results: MARKETABLE YIELD
More marketable blueberries compared to grower spray used alone.Consistent yield increase under normal growing conditions.Compatible with existing grower spray programs.
BVT + Grower Standard vs. Grower Standard
Win rate: 82% (all trials) | 100% (valid trials)
Average yield increase: 13% (all trials) | 24% (valid trials)
Trial Results: DISEASE CONTROL
Vectorite with CR-7 is a registered biofungicide with activity against major blueberry diseases, including Colletotrichum (anthracnose), Monilinia (mummy berry), Botrytis (gray mold) and Alternaria.
BVT + Grower Standard vs. Grower Standard; All Diseases
Win rate: 82%
- Vectorite with CR-7, when combined with existing spray programs, consistently provides superior control over spray programs alone.
- Vectorite with CR-7 is an added benefit to your IPM program.
- Compatible with current grower spray programs.
- Can be integrated into a conventional or organic system to increase disease control and manage fungicide resistance.
BVT Alone vs. Untreated; All Diseases
Win rate: 85%
- When BVT is used alone, disease is noticeably lower in blueberry fields.
- BVT can be used alone to control diseases when there are limited other options.
Less disease & higher profits using bees
Use commercial bees to deliver a biofungicide to decrease disease and boost berry production.
It’s been used by growers across the United States since 2019.
Bee vectoring delivers continuous protection directly to flowers. BVT’s VectorHive™ system uses commercial bees to deliver Vectorite™ with CR-7, a biological fungicide for the control of common fungal diseases including Colletotrichum (anthracnose), Botrytis (gray mold), Monilinia (mummy berry) and Alternaria.
Interviews with Southern growers
Watch and hear what these Southern growers have to say about using bee vectoring.
Helpful resources
Learn more about Vectorite with CR-7.

FAQ Sheet (English)

Quick Start Guide (Bumble Bees)

Quick Start Guide (Honey Bees)
Contact us
Contact BVT at contact@beevt.com for more info or a demo.