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Plant People Road Show: Big Island Nursery Showcase on Oct. 28

The Plant People Road Show will be held on Oct. 28 at the Makaʻeo Pavilion at Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area, showcasing local family-owned and independent nurseries.

New Noxious Weed Discovered in East Hawaiʻi

A new invasive plant, known as “devil weed” has been found on the Big Island.

New Invasive Pest Threatens Big Island Range Lands, Watersheds

BIISC is asking the public to report any sightings of the two-lines spittlebug and to refrain from moving sod, soil, or potted plants from Kona to other areas. 

BIISC Eradicating Pampas Grass

BIISC is working on eradicating one of Hawai‘i’s most pervasive horticultural invaders, and is asking for the public’s help in locating any remaining plants.

BIISC Push Moves Local Walmart Stores Towards “Plant Pono” Status

Walmart has recently agreed to phase out the sale of two plants from its garden centers in Hawai’i: the night-blooming jasmine and medinilla.

BIISC Plans North Hilo Albizia Control

The Big Island Invasive Species Committee announced Tuesday that the work will begin during the middle of the month.