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 ...
Big Island Now4d
Officials address coconut rhinoceros beetle threat in Big Island community meeting
Adult beetles are reported to prefer coconut palms along with royal, date and fan palms. They feed on the growing spear of ...
The Maui News11mon
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 ...
The Maui News1y
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 Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB). These beetles are wreaking havoc on ...
The Star4d
Coconut milk prices rise as red beetle infestation reduces coconut yields
Coconut milk prices in the state have increased following a decline in coconut yields caused by red beetle infestations, says Kelantan Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry director Azman Ismail.
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Adult coconut rhinoceros beetles found in Kona
A pair of adult coconut rhinoceros beetles were found Monday and Tuesday in Kailua-Kona. The second adult beetle was found Tuesday in a trap at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority ...