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Wax Myrtle

(Morella cerifera) Family: Myricaceae Although there are no known  populations of Wax Myrtle on Kauaʻi, KISC will actively control this species. Sightings of this pest should be reported immediately. If you suspect that you have any of our targets on your property, KISC will survey and if confirmed, will remove it for free. Description: Evergreen […]

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Filed Under: Early Detection Species

Season Vine

aka Princess Vine (Cissus verticillata) Family: Vitaceae Description: Woody vine with thick, tough and flexible stems Leaves have large variations, they can be oblong or rounded, coarsely or finely serrated and are 1-6in long Firm tendrils grow opposite of the leaves Small yellow or green flowers grow in clusters, round fruit is black when mature […]

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Filed Under: Early Detection Species

Rubbervine

(Cryptostegia grandiflora and C. madagascariensis) Family: Asclepidaceae Description: Fast growing, climbing plant usually with pinkish-purple flowers (sometimes white to pink or light purple). Can also grow as a bush. Shiny, dark green leaves that are about 7 cm (3 in) long, with triangular, 10 cm long (4 in) seedpods that grow in wing-like pairs. Native […]

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Filed Under: Early Detection Species

Jackson’s Chameleon

(Chamaeleo jacksonii) It is illegal to transport these animals between islands or to commercially export to the mainland. Penalties can include a fine of up to $200,000 and a possible prison sentence. The Hawaii Department of Agriculture has an amnesty program allowing a person to turn in an illegal animal without prosecution.  KISC is actively […]

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Filed Under: Early Detection Species

Bishop Wood

(Bischofia javanica) Family: Phyllanthaceae KISC is actively controlling this species. Sightings of this pest should be reported immediately. If you suspect that you have any of our targets on your property, KISC will survey and if confirmed, will remove it for free. Description: Large tree up to 60ft tall with shady oval crown and deep […]

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Filed Under: Early Detection Species

Pampas Grass

(Cortaderia jubata, Cortaderia selloana) Family: Poaceae Considered very invasive and is on the Hawaii State Noxious Weed List. The Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources has designated this species as one of Hawaii’s Most Invasive Horticultural Plants. Although there are no known populations of Pampas on Kauaʻi, […]

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Filed Under: Early Detection Species

Fireweed

aka Madagascar ragwort (Senecio madagascariensis) Family: Asteraceae Considered very invasive and is on the Hawaii State Noxious Weed List. Although Fireweed has been eradicated, KISC will still actively control this species. Sightings of this pest should be reported immediately. If you suspect that you have any of our targets on your property, KISC will survey […]

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Filed Under: Early Detection Species

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