How does the Coffee Berry Borer do its damage?
The Coffee Berry Borer cause damage by boring and depositing eggs into the berry. Larvae hatch and feed on the seed or bean, destroying it. Worldwide, the coffee berry borer causes an estimated $500 million in losses. The coffee industry has an economic value exceeding $70 billion annually, with over 20 million coffee-farming families producing coffee in more than 50 countries.
