CBB is a regional problem.  Whatever you choose to do/not do to reduce CBB, affects all the other Kona coffee farmers.  CHOP & CHIP 3 yr. Fallow If you choose to fallow your coffee orchard due to CBB, because: ·  The % of CBB in your cherry, makes it not profitable ·   You cannot afford or don’t…
It’s harvest time in Kona folks. Time to walk the orchard and watch those first beans changin’ color, creepin’ towards red. Is it too early to call in the pickers? , you ask yourself. Should I pick this round myself? Why didn’t I fix up the drying deck in the off season, cause now there’s…
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CBB Observations 1. Multiple Applications of Botanigard/Mycotrol are required for control. 2. Fungus Works! 3. One ounce Fungus in 4 gallons of H20 may be sufficient. 4. Don’t put infested cherry in white plastic bags. Is not effective. USE heavy duty black garbage bags that should be tied securely and then left in the sun…
These photos show signs of coffee bean borer infestation, the damage they cause inside the cherry, and the effects of B. Bassina. 07/04/11 4/4/2011
—-– Forwarded Message —- From: Randy Martin <rmartin@bioworksinc.com> Sent: Fri, April 15, 2011 2:49:20 AM Subject: Mycotrol-O Suzanne – we’ve recently become aware of some non-BioWorks Mycotrol-O (and potentially BotaniGard ES) that has found its way into the marketplace in Hawaii .  One grower purchased some material and was having a difficult time getting the…
by Suzanne Shriner Integrated Pest Managetment Tips PDF/Printable version Coffee Berry Borer (La Broca) damage can be very serious, or it can be reduced to 2-5% of your crop. With a multi-pronged approach to control, you can greatly minimize loss. It is important to “be your own scientist” when it comes to your farm. Inspect…
March 29, 2011 University of Hawai’i at Manoa UH Symposium page Coffee Bean Borer Abstracts from March 2011 Symposium
Information on Botanigard ES Mycoinsecticide for control of the Coffee Bean Borer Coffee Bean Borer Control by Botanigard ES
This is an extensive listing of what products can and can’t be safely mixed with Botanigard in your sprayer. BotaniGard Extensive Compatibility Listing