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Research Project: Obtain Permits and Collect Three Biological Control Organisms of Coffee Berry Borer in Kenya, Africa

Location: Office of International Research Engagement and Cooperation

Project Number: 0210-22310-007-030-A
Project Type: Cooperative Agreement

Start Date: Jul 1, 2021
End Date: Jul 31, 2022

Objective:
To support U.S. efforts to develop biological control agents of invasive species in the United States.

Approach:
CAB International will support USDA efforts to develop biological control agents to combat the coffee berry borer, an invasive insect which has spread to new coffee production areas including Hawaii and Puerto Rico.