NR14-10 May 2, 2014 HONOLULU — The Hawaii Department of Agriculture today released details of the plan that has been developed to eradicate the little fire ant (LFA) infestation in Waimanalo. The multi-step plan includes preparing access routes for treatment, multiple applications of several types of pesticides over a period of one year, pesticide monitoring ...
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NR14-09 May 2, 2014 HONOLULU — More coqui frogs were captured this week – single frogs in Kahaluu and Waimanalo on Oahu and three at a nursery on Kauai. On Oahu, one coqui was found on a boat which was dry-docked at a home in Kahaluu. It was at the same site where another coqui ...
Read More Two More Coqui Found on Oahu and Three on Kauai
NR14-08 May 1, 2014 HONOLULU — U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack has sent a letter to Gov. Abercrombie expressing his strong support of agricultural projects in Hawaii that will drive economic growth, self-sufficiency and innovation in rural Hawaii communities. In the letter dated April 29, 2014, Sec. Vilsack committed staff of the U.S. ...
Read More USDA Secretary Pledges Support for Hawaii Agriculture Programs
Link to Governor’s website: https://governor.hawaii.gov/blog/abercrombie-administration-requests-federal-recognition-of-hawaiis-unique-biosecurity-needs/
NR14-07April 25, 2014 HONOLULU — A live snake was discovered and captured yesterday afternoon at a Keaau store on Hawaii Island. Workers offloading a 40-foot shipping container saw the two-foot-long brown snake and prevented its escape by hitting it. The snake, which has been identified as a non-venomous gopher snake, has since died and was ...
Read More Snake Found in Shipping Container on Hawaii Island
NR14-06April 23, 2014 HONOLULU — Two more coqui frogs were found recently on Oahu. One coqui frog was turned in by a grounds crew at a Waikiki hotel on April 12 and the other was captured by staff of the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) at a Kalihi Valley home on the evening of April ...
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NR14-05April 14, 2014 HONOLULU — An extensive survey of an area in Waimanalo has determined that approximately four acres are infested with little fire ants (LFA), tiny invasive ants that can inflict painful stings. Crews surveyed more than 50 acres from Kumuhau St. to Mahailua St. in Waimanalo and determined that the infestation area is ...
Read More Little Fire Ant Infestation in Waimanalo Covers Four Acres
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NR14-04April 3, 2014 THREE COQUI FROGS CAPTURED ON OAHU AT SEPARATE LOCATIONS ...
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Due to popular demand, another Farmer Resource Workshop will be held on Friday, April 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Hawaii Agricultural Research Center in Kunia. The workshop is free and opened to farmers who would like to learn more about the services available from state and federal agencies, including: the U.S. Department ...
Read More Another Farmer Resource Workshop in Kunia April 11
Several HDOA divisions participated in the Ag Day at the Capitol on March 28. Here are some photos of the event. Plant Pest Control Branch Display Plant Quarantine Branch display Buy Local, It Matters! Hawaii Seals of Quality display More Seals of Quality!