Coffee Berry Borer, Black Twig Borer or Tropical Nut Borer

Farming, Pests

So, you think your CBB trap is full of CBB? Well, think again! Even with magnification, distinguishing CBB (Coffee Berry Borer)  from BTB (Black Twig Borer), and even TNB (Tropical Nut Borer) is difficult. A standard low-power microscope (2-3x) is not sufficient to determine whether the hairs on the back of your beetle are short…

July 2013 – The Independent Voice

Newsletter

      The Independent Voice Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association   July 2013 PO Box 5436 Kailua Kona Hawaii 96745 USA   www.konacoffeefarmers.org info@konacoffeefarmers.org  Contents Legislative Update Bill 79 (GMO) Testimony Interesting Contradiction Coffee Talk Black Twig Borer Recipe – Lamb Chops/Kona Coffee Rub EDITOR: Clare Wilson LEGISLATIVE UPDATE –  Hawaii County Council…