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The invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle continues to wreak havoc on Oahu’s trees, recent detections also raised concerns on ...
They’re being attacked by coconut rhinoceros beetles, and state agriculture officials say there is no effective treatment. Pupukea residents on Oahu’s North Shore say they’ve known about the ...
Kaua‘i's Office of Economic Development creates a webpage to combat the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle infestation.
Two coconut rhinoceros beetles have been found on Kauai, the first such discovery of the invasive insect on a Neighbor Island, the state Department of Agriculture said Monday. A survey crew from ...
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 ...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - 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 losing battle, but agriculture officials ...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Two coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB) were found on the Kona coast this week. According to the Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC), a live adult beetle was ...
In this 2009 file photo, University of Guam entomologist Aubrey Moore feeds a solution containing the naturally occurring insect virus OrNV to coconut rhinoceros beetles. This bio-control agent ...
The coconut rhinoceros beetle was first detected on Guam in 2007. Biocontrol measures to control this invasive species have not been successful to date. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!
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 ...