07/2014 CBB Tips- Integrated Pest Management
The latest recommendation of the KCFA with Suzanne Shriner’s good help 3 pages and click to view KCFA_IPM July 2014
Notice of Expanded CBB quarantine on Oahu
Coffee Growers and Roasters in Hawaii: SUBJECT: Notice of Board of Agriculture Designation of Island of Oahu as Expanded Coffee Berry Borer, Hypothenemus hampei, Infested Area Subject to Quarantine Restrictions to Prevent Movement of the Coffee Berry Borer, Coffee Plants and Plant Parts, Unroasted Coffee Beans, Used Coffee Bags, and Coffee Harvesting Equipment, to Prevent…
CBB Efforts at PBARC-Lisa Keith, Research Plant Pathologist
as promised in the February 2015 edition of “The Independent Voice”- here is the presentation
CTAHR IP Document IP-33
click to read>>>> CTAHR IPM Document IP-33
CBB Found on Oahu
Dole Plantation in Waialua
Approximate size and color differences between CBB and Cathartus
click to view>>>> CBB and Cathartus
Addition to Botanigard Compatibility List- email to Members of 9/9/14
CAUTION: Pyronyl is a broad spectrum insecticide which will also kill beneficial insects. Read cautionary statements on container and follow product recommendations. Pyronyl tests show compatibility with Botanigard Bioworks, the maker of Botanigard, has completed a series of tank mix tests with Pyronyl and Botanigard. The good news is that the two can be…
B. bassiana Update: KCFA Email of June 20, 2014
Re: the KCFA’S B.bassiana HDOA Grant This morning (6/20/14) we were told that we have one final document to sign and have notarized for the Grant. Though the project is not yet able to move forward, it looks like we will have go ahead by about June 25 (the legal deadline is next week). Despite…
30 Tree Sampling Method Draft
click to view> 30 Trees Sampling Method DRAFT 061814
Grant Awarded to Kona Coffee Farmer’s Association
May 12, 2014 Press Release from the KCFA The Grant proposal With the title “Effective CBB Containment Tools into the Hands of Effective Users” has been selected by the HDOA (Hawaii Department of Agriculture) for funding this year. (ed.note: We have given the Grant the working title of KCFA/Bb Grant) KCFA is pleased to announce the…