UH leads state¡¯s fight against invasive species, nearly 100 projects topping $33M
The work targets some of the state¡¯s most urgent challenges.
UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ leading virus research to battle coconut rhinoceros beetles
UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ researchers are advancing virus-based research to control the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle while safeguarding Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s native species.
UH team helps knock back little fire ants in Lanikai
The latest survey, conducted in February 2025, collected more than 2,000 samples, with only a single ant detected.
Illegal aquarium dumping spurs new awareness campaign
The graphic was created by UH student Hannah Chang.
Legislators nationwide tap UH for environmental research expertise
Under the agreement, NCEL may seek out expertise from UH, who will connect NCEL members to the appropriate subject matter expert(s) to discuss.
UH expert co-authors studies guiding U.S. invasive species group
Christy Martin has more than two decades of experience working on invasive species issues in Â鶹´«Ã½ and the Pacific region.
Eradication of little fire ants close on Maui
After more than three years of consistent treatments, the little fire ants in N¨¡hiku, Maui are nearly eradicated.
Invasive hala scale eradicated at UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ thanks to collaborative campus effort
CTAHR, the UH Campus Arboretum and Landscape Services worked together to manage the pest.
Killer drones target fruit tree pests
The coconut rhinoceros beetle is a major invasive pest that feeds on coconut palms.
How is Hawai?i protected from invasive species?
Modern, host-specific biocontrol is among the safest and most cost-effective control measures available against invasive species.