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Molokai detects coconut rhinoceros beetle; local team urges restrictions on gravel imports to Kalaupapa
Summary
Molokai invasive-species responders reported three coconut rhinoceros beetle detections (Malama Park, Mahanalua Beach, Molokai Airport), said breeding sites have not been found, and urged the Commission to oppose a National Park Service request to import gravel to Kalaupapa because it could introduce additional pests.
Molokai biosecurity and invasive-species officials told the Hawaiian Homes Commission that the island has recorded its first coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) detections and that an incident-command response is active to contain the pest.
Lori Buchanan, coordinator with the Molokai-Maui Invasive Species Committee and an employee of the University of Hawaiʻi Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit, said three CRB individuals were found on April 7, 8 and 13 at Malama Park (DHHL land), Mahanalua Beach (DHHL land) and near the…
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