#Fire Ants
County to Spray for Fire Ants at Old Kona Airport Park
The gates at the Old Kona Airport Park will not open in the morning on Wednesday, Aug. 18, and will remain closed for at least a half day.
Invasive Species Laws Will Allow Private Property Access
The Hawaii Invasive Species Council is in the process of defining a list of “invasive species” which will allow the council to delegate private property access.
HVNP Mitigates Risk to Park Ecosystem as Emergency Evacuation Route is Completed
HAWAI‘I ISLAND: There is concern about the protection of the endangered nēnē goose and the introduction of invasive species to the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park eco-system, particularly the little fire ant, coqui frogs and Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will mitigate the risk of invasive species inside the park in the event that Highway 130 becomes impassable and Chain of Craters-Kalapana Road is used as an emergency evacuation route.
Mulch Procedures & Availability at County Facilities
In order to minimize the spread of invasive species such as insects, weeds and diseases, the mulch at the East Hawai‘i Organics Facility in Hilo undergoes an enhancement process.
VIDEO: Puna Town Hall Meeting
Councilmember Jen Ruggles held a community town hall meeting at the Kea‘au Community Center on Thursday, March 1, 2018.
Council Approves First Reading of Fire Ant Bill
Hawai’i County Council passed the first reading of a bill that would provide $90,000 to the county to help battle the Little Fire Ants problem on island.
Liliuokalani Gardens Closes for Fire Ant Treatment
Queen Liliuokalani Gardens will close during the morning hours on Tuesday as Department of Parks and Recreation officials treat the area for little fire ants.
HTA Aids in Fire Ant Combat with Grant
The Hawai’i Tourism Authority has granted the County of Hawai’i Department of Parks and Recreation $50,000 to combat fire ants.
