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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 …
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Coffee Berry Borer (CBB .)

Coffee Berry Borer – Coffee Borer Beetle or the Coffee Berry Borer (scientific name Hypothenemus hampei ) is a small beetle from Africa. It is one of the most severe pests of coffee plants worldwide. [caption id="attachment_38239" align="aligncenter" width="1350"] Counters harmful beetle coffee, coffee borer beetle, or coffee berry borer[/caption] Although this malignant insect is very small, only 1.5 mm long, it brings great harm. CBB (short for Coffee Borer Beetle) can infect almost 100% of coffee pods on a farm and lead to an average …