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Arbor Day 2020 plant giveaway

Saturday November 7 is the annual Arbor Day plant giveaway sponsored by Kauai Landscape Industry Council — mark your calendars! 

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Coffee Berry Borer Found on Kauai

Coffee berry borer beetle has been found on Kauai for the first time…

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Miconia Biocontrol a Possibility

  After 30 years of study, a new butterfly may offer hope for control of miconia in Hawaii. The Hawaii State Department of Agriculture has completed a Draft Environmental Assessment for release of Eusalasia chyrsippe, the “miconia butterfly,” which is native to Costa Rica and is a natural enemy of miconia trees. Miconia, considered one […]

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Plant phaseout list

Do you have any of these plants in your yard? Some of the biggest threats to Kauai’s forests can come from our own back yards.  The Pono Endorsement Program has identified some of the worst invasive species that should be avoided.

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Little Fire Ant Awareness

October each year is Little Fire Ant Awareness Month but that doesn’t mean we should forget them again come November 1.  Keeping our island safe from this harmful invasive pest is an important kuleana for everyone. Free test kits remain available at your local library through the end of November. Testing is quick and easy:

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Mongoose Report Update

Posted June 23,  2017  On Sunday, June 18th, there was one eye witness report of a possible mongoose sighting from a couple in Princeville.  Due to the amazing Kauai community and their diligence in helping protect Kauai’s native seabird colonies from the predation of mongoose, the one possible sighting was reported to multiple agencies.  

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Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Week

Get Involved! Check out what’s going on for HISAW!

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Need a Speaker?

KISC is available to present at your next meeting or visit your classroom!

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Patiently waiting…

Well, not exactly waiting. Or patient, for that matter. It only appears that we are always waiting; for the next report, for the trap to spring, or for the next mongoose capture. The mongoose response team (Jamie Harris – DLNR DOFAW, and Pat Gmelin – KISC) have continued with their trapping and outreach efforts across […]

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On Kauai and think you've seen a mongoose?
Call (808) 821-1490 Immediately!

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