05-23-2011, 09:48 AM
Has anyone noticed the stringy spaghetti like vines covering our trees in HPP? I think it is called Japanese Dodder. I read that it is highly spreadable and can kill your trees and that you shouldn't try to eradicate it yourself so as not to contaminate other areas. If anyone knows what to do or has any advise it would be greatly appreciated. It is on the Federal Government Noxious Weed List in California. The Dodder especially likes hosts such as fruit and ornamental trees. I have also noticed some covering trees in South Kona. Thanks.