Biological efficacy evaluation of CR-7 in blueberries

In early 2022, a leading Georgia grower partnered with BVT to have an independent research company measure and collect data on CR-7’s effectiveness for increasing yield, controlling disease and improving berry quality on his blueberry fields.

  • Data was collected on both conventional and organic sites.
  • BVT was added on top of the grower standard spray program.
  • Trial includes Optimus variety on the conventional site and KeeCrisp variety on the organic site

Georgia data from 2022 growing season - deployment location with farmer

Postharvest evaluations

Marketable yield:

Georgia data from 2022 growing season - yield

 

Healthy berries:

Georgia data from 2022 growing season - healthy berries

 

Anthracnose incidence:

Georgia data from 2022 growing season - disease incidence

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) and Monilinia (mummy berry).

 

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)
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For Vectorite with CR-7
Quick Start Guide (Bumble Bees)
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VectorHive Bumble Bee System (English & Spanish)
Quick Start Guide (Honey Bees)
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VectorHive Honey Bee Dispenser (English & Spanish)

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