07-02-2016, 10:01 AM
Small steps like washing our boots or simply not moving any downed ohia. Yes that would be expected from citizens that want to help in preventing the spread...however: What about the airborne spores of the fungus? There's really nothing we can do to stop that Kalakoa. I'm not saying "just do nothing" but I am sensing futility. According to the state pamphlet on ROD and the meeting held a while ago, we are to: Not transport ohia, clean our tools and gear, and pressure wash the undercarriage of our vehicle whenever we depart from an area with ROD. Quick question: What do you think are the percentage of people in puna who own pressure washers? What part of that percentage is going to wash the bottom of their vehicle EVERY DAY leave their home (ROD infected area)?http://www2.ctahr.hawaii.edu/forestry/disease/ohia_wilt.html