#invasive species hawaii

Recently Introduced Moth Threatens Maui’s Native Plants & Watersheds

After identifying it and conferring with colleagues, reports started coming in from across Maui.

$3.7M Will Fight Invasive Species, Support Hawai‘i Ag

The funded projects in Hawai‘i will address threats such as the coconut rhinoceros beetle, coffee berry borer and invasive ants.

Bill Encourages Invasive Species Research

The Macadamia Tree Health Initiative would authorize highly sought research and development to help fight the invasive insect…

Invasive Species Awareness Week Highlights Voluneerism, Successes

Hawai‘i’s 5th annual Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Week has begun with a series of volunteer opportunities and will end with a ceremony in Gov. David Ige’s office to recognize people and organizations who have been instrumental in the fight against invasive species. One of the people who will be honored is Carolyn Dillon, who made outstanding efforts […]

6-Foot-Long Iguana Found on O‘ahu

A six-foot-long iguana was turned in yesterday by a resident of Waimanalo.

Little Fire Ants Have Spread to Kailua-Kona

A Little Fire Ant Awareness Meeting will be presented by the Hawai’i Ant Lab at Kailua-Kona Public Library on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2017, from 10 to 11 a.m.

Hawaiʻi to Receive $3.1 Million to Fight Invasive Species

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard announced that Hawaiʻi will receive $3.1 million to fight invasive species like the coconut rhinoceros beetle, coffee berry borer, Rapid ‘ōhi‘a Death, and fruit flies.

Biosecurity Meetings Scheduled in Hilo and Kona

Coordinated strategies will involve several agencies and partners to help increase the state’s biosecurity and protect Hawai‘i from invasive species.