COFFEE BERRY BORER and COFFEE LEAF RUST CONFERENCE
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PBARC- published November 15, 2019-Research on Movement of CBB
Mahalo to:: Melissa Johnson, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Researcher Daniel K. Inouye US Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center USDA-Agricultural Research Service click below to read: Gillett et al. 2019
KCFA HDOA Beauvaria bassiana Grant Voucher Update
Beauveria Subsidy Save your receipts! The Hawaii Department of Agriculture CBB Subsidy Program will reimburse a percentage of the cost for Botanigard and Mycotrol products, once the application process is completed. The program is in effect through 6/30/2020. Farm TMK and other relevant information is required. Costs are reimbursed up to $600 per acre per year, and…
From PBARC – Significant Contributor to CBB Infestation
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FARMERS! PBARC (Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center) has released a study on CBB in coffee raisins that is timely for our harvests, and confirms suspicions that raisins on the ground are a significant contributor in season-to-season infestation percentages. The study highlights the importance of good harvest sanitation in reducing next year’s CBB…
CBB Pesticide Application Workshop- May 31 and June 1
May 31 from 8 am to 1 pm, and June 31 from noon to 4:30 pm
CBB Survey 2016 compared to 2015
FROM: H.C. “Skip” Bittenbender, Ph.D., Extension Specialist for Coffee, Kava and Cacao, Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences CTAHR- College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources ,University of Hawaii at Manoa “This year the survey was sent out by Gwen Hicks (HDOA) as part of the HDOA’s Beauvaria bassiana subsidy project. We- Andrea Kawabata, Stuart Nakamoto, Rob Curtiss,…
Video of Luis Artizibal on Coffee Berry Borer-September 2015
Is now available on the right hand side of this HOME page as the “Featured Video”, thanks to Chet Gardiner!
2016 CBB IPM Document Sent to Organizations
(Please note the file below is 1.4 MB and will take time to download) click to view>>> 2016 CBB IPM Document Sent to Organizations
KCFA Comments and Suggestions on UH-CTAHR’s 2016 CBB Recommendations
KCFA Comments and Suggestions on UH-CTAHR’s 2016 CBB Recommendations From Mike McMullen: Page 1. The first page of the document should be written as an executive summary. It should have an introductory paragraph and then include the specific recommendations to farmers. Page 1 should be able to stand alone and be detached and distributed. Department…
from Hawaii Department of Agriculture- CBB Subsidy
HDOA CBB Pesticide Subsidy for purchases of Beauvaria bassiana (Botanigard and Mycotrol) made between 7/1/2015 & 6/30/2016
almost 6 years ago, in September 2010
From KCFA’s Pest and Disease Committee Have you ever brought in green coffee from outside the Big Island? Did you know there are strict rules on the importation of green coffee? Recently, a shipping box from a mainland green coffee retailer was spotted at the post office. Could this put us all at risk, again?…
from University of Hawaii: CBB Survey 2015 compared to CBB Survey 2014
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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
Introduction to Beetle Predators of CBB-Workshop
Educational and Interactive Workshop offered February 7, 2015 – Sheraton Keauhou Resort and Spa- Bayview Rooms Morning and Afternoon sessions. FREE but Reservations are required! complete information is here> Cathartus Flyer Final
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…
CBB IPM and Sampling Protocols-CTAHR
Click IP-31 to see the publication dated 6.10.13. Suzanne Shriner, KCFA Member, was an integral part of this effort. From CTAHR: Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to helping the coffee growers in Hawaii control CBB. We understand that there is great work happening in the lab and fields with researchers and farmers trying…
Good News on the CBB Front- email to Members 05/24/13
From KCFA Board Member, Bruce Corker: Sen. Mazie Hirono left a lengthy voice mail message this afternoon (ed.note May 23)–with a follow up email (below) from her Special Projects Director, Patrick Devney. The Senator said that she was calling with “good news” concerning federal funding for CBB research and mitigation in Hawaii. In response to…
3.13.2013 UPDATE – CBB Funding Restored to Bill
An email sent to all active KCFA Members on March 13, 2013 Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Legislative Committee of our Kona Coffee Farmers Association, we have SUCCEEDED! As many are aware, in January Kona Representative Nicole Lowen introduced a very important bill to address our CBB Emergency. Rep. Lowen’s bill (“HB353”) provides for $500,000…
Got Fungus? The CBBs are coming!
Be prepared, buy your fungus now. From last year’s experience, we know that large quantities of CBB may soon be moving around in the coffee. In early April of 2012, swarms were spotted on many farms. This seemed to coordinate with the return of the rains but we can’t be sure. KCFA recommends that you…
CBB Emergency Funding Letter sent to the President and the US Secretary of Agriculture
KCFA is part of a group from Kona and all of Hawaii that is requesting Emergency Funding from the White and the US Department of Agriculture for the Coffee Berry Borer pest that is threatening the the growing of coffee in Hawaii. The complete text of the letter, sent on February 28th is here: CBB Emergency…
Tom Greenwell’s CBB Observations- 01/25/13
Greenwell.EXPO.CBB in KonaGFI_2013 To view the screen presentation that Tom Greenwell gave at the EXPO on January 25, 2013- click above.
2012 UH Coffee Berry Borer Survey
Aloha… The link to the 2012 CBB Survey which includes a summary and comparison with 2011 CBB survey results is here- click to view: CBBComparison survey 2011 vs 2012 dec 1. This an annual survey of CBB- its damage and its management- that Andrea Kawabata, Elsie B Greco, and I developed to monitor the CBB…
Six Photos of Dr. Luis Aristizabal’s CBB Workshop
Thanks to David Case for the photos, 2 taken on August 24 and the next 4 taken on August 25, CBB Workshop field sampling with Columbian scientist, Luis Aristiza’bal at prize winning Kona Kulana Gardens coffee farm teaching CBB field sampling techniques. About 150 Kona and Kau coffee farmers attended thus two day hands on…
Cultural practices and Biological control of CBB.
from Dr. Aristizabal’s presentation of August 25th, 2012 . Cultural practices and control of CBB. Includes harvest techniques, fungus, milling procedures and other methods of IPM. Cultural & Biological Control of CBB
Presentation from first morning of Dr. Aristizabal’s workshop in Kona
CBB Biology & Ecology PRESENTATION
Monitoring CBB & Making Decisions PRESENTATION-August 24, 2012
from Dr. Luis Aristizabal’s presentation on Friday, August 24th. How to easily and accurately sample and monitor the CBB population on your farm. Includes description of CBB’s position in the bean (AB versus CD) and how to make decisions on spray or treatment from there How to easily and accurately sample and monitor the CBB population on…
Trap Effectiveness- July 16, 2012
A study released on July 11, 2012 regarding “preliminary investigation on trap response and alternate hosts” study of the Coffee Berry Borer is here: https://konacoffeefarmers.org/forums/topic/the-coffee-berry-borer-hypothenemus-hampei-invades-hawaii-preliminary-investigations-on-trap-response-and-alternate-hosts/
CBB Talk Story Notes of 06/21-KCFA
From the KCFA’s Pest and Disease Committee CBB is a relatively new bug to Kona, but has been studied extensively for several decades in other regions. While new products come on the market all the time, we recommend farmers investigate the scientific validity of each before investing significant time or money in unproved methods. Proper…
Balancing pest risk with cost of control when using Beauveria bassiana for Coffee Berry Borer Control
Balancing pest risk with cost of control when using Beauveria for CBB June 7 Hollingsworth for KCFA (Click previous to view. Large file) Power Point Presentation given by Dr. Robbie Hollingsworth at the Kona Risk Management School on June 7th, 2012. Lots of great photos and data. Mahalo to Dr. Hollingsworth and his staff for allowing us to reproduce…
Coffee Berry Borer Survey
CBB Survey (printable document) CBB “Talk Story” Survey- Kona Coffee Farmers Association Please scan completed form to: info@KonaCoffeeFarmers.org with the subject line:CBB Survey or bring to CBB Talk Story Session on June 21, Thursday,…
CBB Talk Story Notes of 04/24-KCFA
Please post all questions and replies to the Forum- Coffee Bean Borer. April 24, 2012 CTAHR Kainaliu- 3:30- 5 pm- about 60 people in attendance CBB Talk Story w/Bob Smith, Andrea Kawabata, and Suzanne Shriner Smith says need for working entomologist now. Email Russell.s.kokubun@hawaii.gov Kawabata said HDOA has PT data-gathering position listed. Good for college students…
CBB “Combat” Supplies
Updated 04/06/12 go to KCFA Store and get yours! sold out Eco-Spreader Gallons: 20 on hand — KCFA Members: $106.85 Nonmembers: $108.65 Mycotrol-O quarts: 60 on hand— KCFA Members: $79 Nonmembers: $81.00 Mahalo
Corrected Botanigard-ES Application Cost Chart
MARCH 2012 NEWSLETTER CORRECTION! The chart showing the approximate cost to spray coffee trees with Botanigard-ES and Spreader was incorrect due to a conversion factor error. The corrected version is shown here. Please accept our apologies for any confusion this may have caused. Number of Trees Botanigard-ES Spreader Approx. Cost 650 2 quarts 1 quarts $135…
In the News: Hawaii Ag Officials Hope to Save Coffee Farms from Spreading Beetle Scourge
Link to Honolulu Civil Beat article: http://www.civilbeat.com/articles/2011/10/11/13185-hawaii-ag-officials-hope-to-save-coffee-farms-from-spreading-beetle-scourge/
CBB Prevention Tip you can do today!
CBB/Broca Prevention Update*** Primary TIP- to do asap! Go and pick all of your mature green beans, old cherry and raisins off your coffee trees right now. There aren’t many beans. Think you are wasting your time? Check out the opposite of the stem end (or the belly button end), and see if you can see a…
Coffee Bean Borer Q&A
Questions that have been answered by Kona Coffee Farmers Association CBB expert researcher- Suzanne Shriner. (Thank you Suzanne!) 10/03/11 Question: I heard that if the beetle is already in the center bean the fungi can’t get to it. The best time to spray is when the beetle is flying around. Answer by Suzanne Shriner: Last…
CBB Coming through Burlap Bags After Picking
Where: Honaunau Mauka– KCFA Farmer-Farm Sprayed once and lots of active natural Fungus present during picking When: September 29, 2011 Pickers started at 8 am and were done by noon. At 3 pm, the farm owner went to look at the bags in her truck and was surprised to see so many ants on the…
Hawaii Coffee Company – CBB
10/02/11 From a friend, this is what Hawaii Coffee Company is doing at the treehouse in Capt. Cook Listed cherry price is $1.10 If you have 0%-6% cbb, he will give you an extra $0.15 per pound If you have 7%-20% cbb, he will pay flat $1.10 If you have >20% cbb, he will dock…
The CBB Blues – by Jason & Kollette Stith
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…
CBB Observations from Coffee Talk on 08.03.11/updated 10.03.11
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…
Coffee Berry Borer Photos
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
Important: non-BioWorks Mycotrol-O (and potentially BotaniGard ES)
—-– 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…
Tips for CBB Integrated Pest Management
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…
Symposium: Invaded! Implications of Coffee Berry Borer in Hawaii and Prospects for its Management
March 29, 2011 University of Hawai’i at Manoa UH Symposium page Coffee Bean Borer Abstracts from March 2011 Symposium
Botanigard Berry Borer info
Information on Botanigard ES Mycoinsecticide for control of the Coffee Bean Borer Coffee Bean Borer Control by Botanigard ES
Extensive Compatibility List for use with Botanigard
This is an extensive listing of what products can and can’t be safely mixed with Botanigard in your sprayer. BotaniGard Extensive Compatibility Listing
Hawaii Board of Agriculture Changes for B.Bassiana Documents
Received, March 8, 2011 TO: Kona Coffee Farmers Association This is to inform you that the Hawaii Department of Agriculture is seeking comments regarding the proposed Board of Agriculture order to change the list placement of Beauveria bassiana GHA by deleting B. bassiana GHA from the List of Restricted Microorganisms (Part A) and adding B.…
CBB Mitigation Meeting – January 11, 2011
Development of a CBB Mitigation Program for Kona Farms held at Yano Hall 1-4pm KCFA’s CBB Committee Meeting with Members from the HDOA and PBARC (Pacific Basin Agricultural Resource Center). Candid photos and one group photo before the meeting.
B. bassiana fungus
update 12/18/2010 by Melanie Bondera Thank you for all your feedback and input! We’ve sent the fungus off to several labs for identification. Farmers should go out and collect any b. bassiana fungus from their own farms before the harvest season ends and there are no more coffee cherries. Here’s my suggested collection procedure. Find…
Initial CBB Observation by KCFA Farmer
Melanie Bondera- November 2010 Beauvaria bassiana fungus and Coffee Borer Beetle I went to the CBB Farmer meeting at Yano Hall on Tuesday, 11/8/10. I was not satisfied with the material being presented, but was very curious about a comment by another coffee farmer. He suggested that we’ve actually had Coffee Borer Beetle for a…