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It’s been several years since the Maui Invasive Species Committee took a big leap in the battle against the little fire ant — and so far, so good. A pilot project involving repeated aerial attacks is showing signs of success in the Nāhiku area. The Conversation's Catherine Cruz has more.
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Hawaiʻi officials have declared October as "Stop the Ant Month," an initiative to help manage one of the state's invasive species: the Little Fire Ant. The public can pick up a free ant-catching kit or create their own trap to then send in for inspection.
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A new infestation of little fire ants covering an estimated area of 13 to 35 acres was found at Wailua River State Park on Kauaʻi.
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The Maui Invasive Species Committee began a pilot project two years ago using helicopters to drop bait aimed at sterilizing ant queens. Fire ant coordinator Brooke Mahnken and education specialist Serena Fukushima said they were happy to share some good news — the project was able to continue throughout the pandemic.
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NAHIKU, Hawaii — Hawaii scientists have used helicopters to launch an aerial attack against an invasive ant species in east Maui.The Maui Invasive Species…
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A Kaimuki resident reported that she and her infant were stung by Little Fire Ants last week. They noticed the ants were crawling on the nightstand where…
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Hawaii Governor David Ige hosted the 2018 winter meeting of the Western Governors' Association in Kona this week. Ige selected invasive species as the…
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Little Fire Ants have been found in Hawai?i Volcanoes National Park.Park officials announced today they have discovered the presence of the invasive ants…
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October will be declared “Stop the Ant” month on the Big Island.The proclamation is part of a statewide effort to raise awareness of the Little Fire Ant’s…
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Tonight on Hawai‘i Island, there is a presentation from 6 to 8 p.m. at the P?hoa Community Center discussing an epidemic of eye disease in pets in the…