MISC Target Pests

Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death

Miconia*

Blessed milk thistle, or Silybum marianum, isn't so holy when it forms prickly, invasive thickets.

Blessed Milk Thistle

Pampas Grass

Mullein*

Ivy gourd can be identified by the 5-petaled flowers and green fruit that turn red as they ripen, hanging like Christmas lights from the plant. Photo by MISC

Ivy Gourd

Fountain Grass*

Little Fire Ant

Coqui Frog

* Denotes Hawaii State Noxious

Report ANY of the MISC target Pests by calling 808-573-6472, emailing miscpr@hawaii.edu, or via the Statewide Pest Hotline at 643-PEST (7378) or online at 643PEST.org