Sustainability What is the Coffee Berry Borer (CBB)? A Major Threat to the Global Coffee Industry
The Coffee Berry Borer (CBB), also known as the coffee borer beetle, is one of the most destructive pests affecting coffee plants worldwide. Scientifically known as Hypothenemus hampei, this tiny beetle originates from Africa and has spread to most major coffee-growing regions across the globe.
Biological Characteristics of the Coffee Berry Borer
CBB is a small black beetle measuring just 1.2 to 1.8 mm in length. Despite its size, it poses a significant threat by boring directly into coffee cherries to damage …
