State considers costly solution to fight coconut rhinoceros beetles
The state has tried to stop the spread of the coconut rhinoceros beetle since its first detection in 2013. So far it’s been a ...
Coconut rhinoceros beetles found on Kona coast
The total number of adult beetles found on Hawaii Island is now seven, and this week’s discoveries are the first outside of ...
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Invasive beetle found on Kauai is a first on a Neighbor Island
Two coconut rhinoceros beetles have been found on Kauai, the first such discovery of the invasive insect on a Neighbor Island, the state Department of Agriculture said Monday. A survey crew from ...
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Saving Hawaii’s Trees: Aloha Tree Savers’ Fight Against the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
Hawaii’s lush landscapes, iconic palm trees, and vibrant ecosystems are under threat from a dangerous invasive species the ...
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Aubrey Moore Feeds OrNV to CRBs (IMAGE)
In this 2009 file photo, University of Guam entomologist Aubrey Moore feeds a solution containing the naturally occurring insect virus OrNV to coconut rhinoceros beetles. This bio-control agent ...
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Live Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles detected around Hawai‘i island
HONOLULU–Three live adult coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB) have been detected in traps in the Waikoloa area on Hawai’i island. The captures during the past week were the first detections of ...
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Confectioner from Akita hits sweet spot with insect-like candy
Sweets shaped like bee larvae look wiggly and weird. Whoa! Creepy-cute. A chocolate rhinoceros beetle larva has curled up to snooze. That’s definitely creepy-cute. And best of all? They’re not ...
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Adult coconut rhinoceros beetles found in Kona
A pair of adult coconut rhinoceros beetles were found Monday and Tuesday in Kailua-Kona. The Big Island Invasive Species Committee announced Tuesday that the first invasive insect was found Monday ...