State considers costly solution to fight coconut rhinoceros beetles
The state has tried to stop the spread of the coconut rhinoceros beetle since its first detection in 2013. So far it’s been a ...
Coconut rhinoceros beetles found on Kona coast
The total number of adult beetles found on Hawaii Island is now seven, and this week’s discoveries are the first outside of ...
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Invasive beetle found on Kauai is a first on a Neighbor Island
If the coconut rhinoceros beetle kills or damages the growing point of the palm, the tree may die. Secondary fungal or bacterial pathogens may also attack the wounds caused by the beetle ...
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Saving Hawaii’s Trees: Aloha Tree Savers’ Fight Against the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
Hawaii’s lush landscapes, iconic palm trees, and vibrant ecosystems are under threat from a dangerous invasive species the ...
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Live Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles detected around Hawai‘i island
On April 15, the detection of a single beetle was reported in a “camera trap” at the West Hawai’i Landfill by the University of Hawai’i’s Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response, which ...