Approximate size and color differences between CBB and Cathartus
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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…
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…
Integrated Pest Management for 2014
What you need to know as a Kona Coffee Farmer! click here> KCFA_IPM 2014
Greenwell Farms’ White Paper on CBB
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Coffee Berry Borer, Black Twig Borer or Tropical Nut Borer
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…