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Coffee Berry Borer (CBB): signs and treatment in Jamaica
The most devastating pest of coffee worldwide. The beetle bores into the berry to reproduce. PlantArmor's crop guides list coffee berry borer (CBB) as a common problem on coffee.
Signs to look for
- Small pinholes at the tip of the coffee berry
- Berries drop prematurely
- Beans inside are destroyed by larval feeding
What to do
Crops it affects
Questions growers ask
How do I recognise coffee berry borer (CBB)?
The most devastating pest of coffee worldwide. The beetle bores into the berry to reproduce. The signs to look for: Small pinholes at the tip of the coffee berry. Berries drop prematurely. Beans inside are destroyed by larval feeding.
What should I do about coffee berry borer (CBB)?
Strict sanitation (strip harvesting). Use Broca traps with alcohol lures. Apply Beauveria bassiana. Always read the product label and observe the registered rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval before you apply any pesticide.
Which crops are affected by coffee berry borer (CBB) in Jamaica?
PlantArmor's crop guides list coffee berry borer (CBB) as a common problem on coffee.
Check it in the field
PlantArmor's reference library works offline, so you can compare what you are seeing against it standing in the plot, then log the spray you use along with its re-entry and pre-harvest intervals. Free to use.
This description and treatment come from the same reference library the PlantArmor app uses in the field. Pesticide registrations and permitted uses change — always read the current product label and observe the stated rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval.