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Wreath-making workshop in Kona promotes use of native plants during holiday season
While all the spots are filled for wreath-making, there is still plenty of native flora that will be available for free during the Laʻau Love Fest at the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center on Saturday.
Hawaiʻi legislature passes biosecurity bill
The Hawaiʻi State Senate and House of Representatives announced Friday the passage of House Bill 427, aimed at strengthening the state’s biosecurity system to combat invasive species and protect the islands’ environment and agriculture.
Hawai‘i’s newly named state plant kalo to represent island agriculture in Washington
Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture in June will showcase the cultural significance of kalo, also known as taro, during the annual Hawaiʻi on the Hill event that introduces federal leaders and policymakers to island industries.
A bill headed to the governor’s desk would fund programs and jobs to battle invasive species in Hawai‘i
The bill commits nearly $20 million to Hawai‘i Department of Education to assist in the administration and implementation of their Biosecurity Program, including 44 new positions.
Interim rule restricts movement of plant material in effort to prevent spread of little fire ants on O‘ahu
Little fire ants were first discovered on Hawai‘i Island 25 years ago. The populations have since been detected throughout most of the state.
Conservation groups: State must regulate intra-island sale of infested plants, products
Little fire ants, coconut rhinoceros beetles and more could wreak havoc in the Hawaiian Islands.
October is ‘Stop the Ant Month’ in Hawaiʻi
Little fire ants are considered among the world’s worst invasive species. Little fire ants are tiny ants, measuring 1/16 of an inch long, and orange in color. Little fire ants move slowly and stings tend to occur when the ants fall from trees or vegetation onto people, or when infestations become so large that the ants move into yards, homes, and businesses.
Hawai’i Gov. Green signs into law 10 bills supporting local agriculture
On Wednesday, Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green signed 10 bills into law that support local agriculture, including a bill that expands the coffee labeling and advertising requirements.
Little fire ants invading Kaua‘i; Big Island already knows their destruction
Little fire ants are native to Central and South America, but have colonized the globe. Kaua‘i is now grappling with several back-to-back infestations.
LFA Treatment to Close Portion of HVNP
LFA detections have decreased by at least 99% at Steam Vents since the park began treating the area in February.
LFA Infestations Popping up Across Hawai‘i
There are currently seven sites being treated on O‘ahu, two on Maui and one on Kaua‘i for infestation of LFA.
LFA Nearly Cleared From HVNP Steam Vents
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park said it’s close to meeting its goal of eradicating little fire ants from the popular Steam Vents area off Crater Rim Drive.
Steam Vents Lot Closed for LFA Treatment
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will close its Steam Vents parking lot Thursday as park staff continue efforts to eradicate little fire ants from the area.
CANCELLED: LFA Meeting at Discovery Harbor
The Big Island Invasive Species Committee is hosting a public meeting on Little Fire Ants at the Discovery Harbor Community Center.
Little Fire Ants Confirmed in 2nd O‘ahu Neighborhood
Little fire ants (LFA) have been confirmed in a second Windward O‘ahu neighborhood.
Temporary Closure of Steam Vents Parking Lot
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park (HVNP) reports that the Steam Vents parking lot will be closed Thursday, March 14.
Little Fire Ants Found in Plant Sold at Punahou Carnival
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is asking those who purchased plants at the Punahou Carnival to check their plants for little fire ants.
Little Fire Ant Infestation Treated in Kaneohe Neighborhood
An infestation of little fire ants (LFA) was reported at a residential neighborhood in Kaneohe and the area was treated on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
Little Fire Ants Found in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park officials have detected the presence of the first known populations of Little Fire Ants in the park.
Mayor Kim Urges Passage of Little Fire Ant Bill
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim submitted a following letter to Sen. Mike Gabbard, chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Environment.
