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What’s keeping invasive species out of Hawaiʻi? Inspections, programs and plans and finally, you
On the morning of January 9th, an employee unloading a container at a hardware … Read More...
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Fencing for frogs; the effort to build a barrier to slow down coqui in Ha‘ikū is underway
After the brush is cleared, contractors build the barrier fence. This section is … Read More...
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Coconut palms are woven into the culture of the islands; a beetle threatens that connection
Would-be weavers spilled out of the shade under an open-sided tent at the Arbor … Read More...
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MISC is Hiring Field Crew
MISC is hiring field crew for both plant and coqui control teams. These … Read More...
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Detection of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle on Maui Highlights Importance of Community Involvement in Pest Prevention
The Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species (CGAPS), program staff from the … Read More...
Welcome to MISC!
The Maui Invasive Species Committee protects Maui’s watersheds, ecological resources, agriculture, and community by eliminating and containing priority invasive plant and animal species. MISC is a project of the University of Hawaiʻi- Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit supported with grant funding.Coqui Frogs
MISC works to control coqui frogs throughout Maui County. If you think you hear a coqui frog help let us know! Learn more.
Little Fire Ants
Spot the Ant. Stop the Ant. Don't let the Little Fire Ant go undectected! Learn more.