Ravenous Beetles Go Urban, Preying On Honolulu’s Iconic Coconut Palms
Fallout from the scarab beetles' invasion into urban Honolulu remains unknown, but the damage so far is "pretty bad," ...
Over 900 invasive beetles found during first-of-its-kind hunting tournament in Hawaii
KANEOHE, Hawaii (KHON) — Since 2013, coconut rhinoceros beetles have been attacking palm trees in Hawaii. Residents took the ...
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House passes bill to combat rhinoceros beetle on second reading
The House of Representatives has passed on second reading a bill to combat the coconut rhinoceros beetle. House Bill 643 ...
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Prevention policies, community can stop coconut rhinoceros beetles
This historic grove and coconuts throughout Hawaii are at risk from the coconut rhinoceros beetle. Photo courtesy Forest and Kim Starr Would-be weavers spilled out of the shade under an open-sided ...
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Combating Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles | Empowered Hawaii
In this segment of Empowered Hawaii, Kelly Simek looks into the fight against one of Hawaii’s most destructive invasive ...
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Prevention is key for Maui to stay coconut rhinoceros beetle free
At 2 1/2 inches long, coconut rhinoceros beetles are nocturnal and can fly up to 2 miles, spending most of their lives hidden high in the tops of coconuts. — CRB Response photo A large ...
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Hawaii’s growing pest crisis, is a stronger plan needed?
Coqui frogs, coconut rhinoceros beetles and little fire ants are just some of the invasive species that the Hawaii Department ...
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Hawaii’s growing pest crisis, is a stronger plan needed?
PALOLO VALLEY, Hawaii (KHON2) — Coqui frogs, coconut rhinoceros beetles and little fire ants are just some of the invasive species that the Hawaii Department of Agriculture has their hands full ...