Coffee Berry Borer Infestation Expands to Two More Hawaiian Islands – CoffeeTalk

The Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity has expanded the designated areas infested by the coffee berry borer (CBB), Hypothenemus hampei, to include the islands of Lānaʻi and Kauaʻi, effective June 24, 2026. This decision follows previous designations for Hawaiʻi Island in 2010 and Oʻahu in 2015. With this new designation, nearly all islands involved in commercial coffee production are now considered infested. Consequently, the restrictions on the interisland movement of green coffee beans for roasting or consumption, used coffee bags, and coffee harvesting equipment have been relaxed; permits and inspections are no longer required, although periodic and random checks will still occur. However, a permit remains necessary for moving coffee plants and propagative parts, including seeds, to prevent disseminating pests. The island of Molokaʻi is the sole island not designated as CBB-infested, and it continues to require permits and disinfestation treatments for the movement of green coffee beans, used coffee bags, and harvesting equipment. Additionally, transporting coffee plants and seeds to Molokaʻi necessitates both a permit and a one-year quarantine period before transport is permitted.

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