#hawaii invasive species
Ball Python, Iguana Found in Honolulu on Back-to-Back Days
Persons possessing illegal animals are subject to severe penalties, including fines of up to $200,000 and up to three years in prison.
Garter Snake Found in Christmas Tree Shipment to Hawai‘i
A Pacific tree frog was among the other pests also found in the same container.
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.
Fears of Invasive Beetle Spreading to West Hawai‘i
A meeting on how to manage infestations of the pest will be held on Feb. 3 in Hilo.
DLNR Presented with Monstrous Tilapia Fish
The Nile tilapia is an invasive species that may be threatening native species and local ecosystems.
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.
Tilapia Invasion Could Impact Local Fishery
A new invasion of Nile tilapia in Hilo is raising concerns about importing potentially invasive species for commercial purposes.
HDOA Captures Foreign Reptile on O‘ahu
A three-foot-long iguana was captured Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, by HDOA inspectors in Waipio-Gentry.
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.
Invasive Fish Swarm Kaua‘i North Shore
Thousands of black-chin tilapia have invaded near-shore waters in the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park on Kaua‘i.
OISC Warns of Invasive Naio Thrips on O‘ahu
Naio thrips are a relatively new pest insect in Hawai‘I, first detected in 2008. They cause scarring and ultimately kill the trees they infect.
New Invasive Species Mobile App Launched
Hawai‘i reports that in the first year of its 10-year plan to strengthen biosecurity, it took dozens of steps to better present, detect and control invasive species.
Awards Highlight Success in Fight Against Invasive Species
Gov. David Ige proclaimed the 5th annual Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Week (HISAW) at a ceremony on Friday, March 10…
Hawai‘i’s Biosecurity Plan Finalized
The threats of invasive species are real and threaten our way of life.
Opossum ‘Hitchhikes’ from San Diego to Honolulu
At about 3:30 a.m., the workers spotted the animal, chased it into a trash container and held it for inspectors from the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture.
Bill to Battle Little Fire Ants Dies in Committee
Supporters of Senate Bill 2920 could not secure funding for the bill to pay for a pilot program in Hawaii County parks and a canine ant-detection team.
OPINION: Treat Little Fire Ants Like the Threat They Are
The little fire ant poses an enormous problem for Hawaii and should be treated accordingly — the sooner the better.
BLOG: Coqui Frogs (Yikes!) Captured on Oahu
Ag officials say they are diligently pursuing reports of the noisy critters there, something Big Isle residents wish had happened here several decades ago.
Lawmakers Consider Fines for Transport of Coqui, Other Pests
House Bill 1994 would also allow for infested regions to be established as quarantine areas and regulate movement of certain materials from those areas.
VIDEO: Battle Against Little Fire Ants Picking Up Steam
As horror stories from victims keep growing, state lawmakers are considering 15 bills dealing with the pest that spreads rapidly and packs a powerful bite.
