The Maui News Invasive species experts say the eradication of little fire ants on 175 acres in Nahiku is “in sight” after years of efforts to eliminate t
Crews with the Maui Invasive Species Committee say aerial eradication efforts of a 175-acre little fire ant infestation in Nāhiku has reached a turning point. The infestation was discovered in 2014 during an effort to remove invasive Nicosia plants from the area.
Amazon basin countries agreed to join forces to protect the rainforest, but did not set targets, and more on food, land and nature news this fortnight.
“It’s like fighting a wildfire.” This analogy is often used to explain the key elements of an invasive species strategy. Staff from the Maui Invasive Spec
Two people who have successfully helped the Maui Invasive Species Committee since its inception are Teya Penniman, acting manager, and Christy Martin, who started with MISC in 2000, but now helps with statewide issues including policy and funding. Maui Now’s Gary Kubota interviewed Martin and Penniman as part of this People of Maui series.
“The fungus needs an entry point,” says Marc Hughes, a research plant pathologist with the U.S. Forest Service in Hilo. He’s talking about the disease tha