09-08-2021, 09:26 PM
They manage invasive species for Oahu.
And Kauai. (and Maui)
The first fire ants on Big Island were discovered on a single lot in HPP. They were traced back to the nursery that imported them. Government authorities could have investigated recent sales and shipments by the single nursery responsible, but they didn't.
A recent outbreak on Kauai received an all hands on deck response. The report included this historical notation:
One infestation is known in the Kalihiwai area since 1999 and is under active control by KISC and HDOA. As of 2019 it has been reduced to close to undetectable levels.
https://www.kauaiisc.org/kiscpests/lfa/
And Kauai. (and Maui)
The first fire ants on Big Island were discovered on a single lot in HPP. They were traced back to the nursery that imported them. Government authorities could have investigated recent sales and shipments by the single nursery responsible, but they didn't.
A recent outbreak on Kauai received an all hands on deck response. The report included this historical notation:
One infestation is known in the Kalihiwai area since 1999 and is under active control by KISC and HDOA. As of 2019 it has been reduced to close to undetectable levels.
https://www.kauaiisc.org/kiscpests/lfa/