Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC)

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    • Community Coqui Control Program
      • Make Your Yard Un-Friendly to Coqui Frogs
      • Community Coqui Control Code of Conduct
      • Effects of citric acid on the environment
      • Where are the coqui frogs?
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  • MISC is Hiring!

    Now accepting resumes for full-time & part–time temporary (5-month) field p … Read More...

    MISC is Hiring!
  • Is ant-watching really a thing?

    By Monte Tudor-Long If you list the different birds in your yard, you might … Read More...

    Is ant-watching really a thing?
  • Kevin Gavagan Receives 2022 Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award

    Kevin Gavagan, Assistant Director of Engineering at Four Seasons Resort Maui at … Read More...

    Kevin Gavagan Receives 2022 Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award
  • The race to protect Hawaii’s native forest birds from extinction

    The upland realm of wao akua captivates all senses. Freshwater percolates into … Read More...

    The race to protect Hawaii’s native forest birds from extinction
  • Prevention Is Key For Maui To Stay Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Free

    A large, invasive beetle is spreading on Oʻahu. First detected in December 2013 … Read More...

    Prevention Is Key For Maui To Stay Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Free

Welcome to MISC!

The Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) is a project of the University of Hawaiʻi- Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit. The committee is voluntary partnership of government, private and non-profit organizations, and concerned individuals working to prevent, control, or eliminate the most threatening invasive plant and animal species to protect Maui’s watersheds, ecological resources, agriculture, and community.

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.

Miconia

This invasive plant is a watershed threat. Learn more.

Little Fire Ants

Spot the Ant. Stop the Ant. Don't let the Little Fire Ant go undectected! Learn more.

Community Coqui Control Program

Little Fire Ant Prevention Partner

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Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC)
Office: (808) 573-6472
Press and Media Inquiries: (808) 344-2756
Mailing Address:
PO Box 983, Makawao, HI 96768

Acting Manager: Teya Penniman
E-mail: miscmgr@hawaii.edu

PR/Outreach: Serena Fukushima
E-mail: miscpr@hawaii.edu

Statewide Pest Hotline: 808-643-PEST
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