What Pests And Diseases Affect Coffee?

These are so many, however the different borers are commonest. These include the twig borer, white stem borer, berry borer, then bugs like the lace bug, mealy bug, aphids etc.

Then the major diseases include coffee wilt disease (CWD) which attacks robusta only, the leaf rust which attacks Arabica only, coffee berry disease (Arabica) and the Red Blister Disease. To control CWD, you need to uproot all trees that show symptoms and burn them. Disinfect all farm tools regularly and plant resistant varieties.