Ohia trees are dying rapidly, Why?

[pbmaise]

Gypsy it is hard to reach, however I know of a grove North of Puna Beach Palisades isolated by a lava flow.

They certainly seem to have no problem surveying the lavaflow every 1/2 hour. But I doubt CD would help answer questions. HVO on the other hand will check the area around the flow Friday.

The fact you now have fire ants and dead Ohia trees may not be coincidence.

I found yet another State website saying they can kill trees

Fire Ants can also destroy seedling corn,
soybeans, and other crops. These insects
feed on buds or fruits of many plants and
may remove bands of bark from young
trees, often killing them.


I recommend reporting your findings to

http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/hisc/info/species...-fire-ant/