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October is Stop the Ant Month

Posted on Sep 30, 2021 in Main

NR21-20 Sept. 30, 2021 HONOLULU – October is “Stop the Ant Month” in Hawai`i and a multi-agency effort will be ongoing throughout the month to increase awareness of the importance of early detection to prevent and control the spread of the invasive little fire ant (LFA). The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA), Hawai`i Ant Lab ...
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Pursuant to Executive Order 21-07, Access to State Property, effective September 13, 2021, access to state facilities requires proof of vaccination or proof of a negative test result for COVID-19 within the past seven days before entering. Access will be denied to anyone seeking to enter HDOA facilities, including contractors, consultants, visitors, etc., for failing ...
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NR21-19 Sept. 2, 2021 HONOLULU – The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has appointed Helmuth Rogg, PhD., as the new administrator for the Plant Industry Division and as the State Plant Regulatory Official (SPRO). His appointment became effective yesterday. As administrator, Dr. Rogg will oversee operations in the Plant Industry Division, which includes the Plant ...
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