Coffee berry borer beetle has been found on Kauai for the first time…
Learn More...Greenhouse or Coqui?
We sometimes receive calls or photos from concerned residents who have found a small frog in their yard and want to know if it could be a coqui . . .
Learn More...Know your Buddlejas
Did you know Kauai has 3 invasive plants that are all called “butterfly bush”?
Learn More...Giant reed a giant problem
This large, clump-forming grass is one of the fastest growing terrestrial plants in the world . . .
Learn More...Fireweed watch
Fireweed (Senecio madagascarensis) is a bright yellow-flowering, daisy-like weed that looks a bit like the common . . .
Learn More...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 […]
Learn More...Australian Tree Fern
It may look benign growing in your yard, but Sphaeropteris cooperi, the Australian Tree Fern, is a major
Learn More...Native Hawaiian Plant Month
Did you know April is “Native Hawaiian Plant Month”? Celebrating the unique and fragile flora of the Hawaiian Islands. Help spread the word! Hawaii is the extinction capital of the world… nearly 90% of our native plants are found nowhere else… we have more than 200 plant species with 50 or fewer plants remaining… Hawaii […]
Learn More...Ivy gourd
On the Hawaii State Noxious Weed List: Ivy gourd (Coccinia grandis) is a fast-growing, aggressive vine
Learn More...COVID update
COVID-19 Status Update for KISC last updated: Wednesday March 24, 2020 Aloha Kākou, We hope everyone is staying safe and well during this time of extraordinary challenge for our island. The situation with COVID-19 response on Kauai is evolving daily, but here are the changes currently in place for KISC: All KISC public […]
Learn More...KISC Pests
Learn about KISC’s priority and early detection species
Learn More...Wood rose
Merremia tuberosa (wood rose) is overgrowing the north shore.
Learn More...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.
Learn More...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:
Learn More...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.
Learn More...Mahalo Kauai!
Posted March 7, 2017 Last week, Kauai began celebrating the 5th annual Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Week with events across the island. This Friday, March 10th, Kauai will be well represented at the HISAW Proclamation and Awards Ceremony on Oahu with 3 rewards going to Kauai residents (check out who they are below).
Learn More...Collaboration in Conservation
Posted January 11, 2017 by Rachel Smith Ah, the New Year. Starting fresh. KISC has a lot on our horizon this year. For those of you who receive our Guardian of the Garden Isle emails, you know that we recently finalized our new five-year strategic action plan, which will be available on our website in February. […]
Learn More...Christmas Trees in the Tropics
Posted November 23, 2016 by Rachel Smith The holidays are here! Santa is coming! And Christmas trees are arriving to the islands by the boatload. It is estimated that around 200,000 Noble Fir and Douglas Fir trees are shipped to Hawaii each year, with the majority of them grown in the Pacific Northwest. These lovely trees, members […]
Learn More...Live Mongoose Captured on Kauai!
Posted October 11, 2016 by Rachel Smith LIHUE – Live mongoose capture at Lihue Airport. On October 11, 2016 at 8:15am, Craig Kaneshige, Clyde Ragasa, and Eric-John Garcia of Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) and the Kauai Invasive Species Committee (KISC) Field Crew, captured a live juvenile mongoose in the aircargo bay at the Lihue Airport.
Learn More...Little Fire Ant Awareness Month
Posted October 3, 2016 by Rachel Smith It is the second annual Statewide Little Fire Ant (LFA) Awareness Month! While every month is important in the invasive species battle, this month we are offering additional activities for you to get involved in protecting Kauai from this nasty invader. It has been 1.5 years since we have […]
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