MISC is hiring field crew for both plant and coqui control teams. These positions are temporary ( up to 5-months)…
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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 Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council (HISC), and the five…
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643PEST simplifies reporting invasive species throughout Hawai’i
In the late 1990s, a Maui-based ecologist and scientist working with the US Geological Survey (USGS) envisioned a simple, straightforward…
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Earthworms: an invasive species underfoot in Hawai’i
If you garden, you’ve gained an appreciation for the relationship between soil and plant health. From soil pH to mineral…
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Protect Hawai’i’s reefs by keeping boats clean
Over 1,000 ships enter Hawaiʻi’s ports and harbors every year. Coming from throughout the Pacific and Oceania, bringing cargo and…
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