Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every other day inside a lab on the third floor of the St. John Plant Science Laboratory building on the University of Hawaii at ...

Coconut trees at University of Hawaii West in Kapolei show visible beetle damage on its leaves. Niu Now has relied on mainly netting and mulch management to protect against the coconut rhinocerus ...

Hawaii’s lush landscapes, iconic palm trees, and vibrant ecosystems are under threat from a dangerous invasive species the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB). These beetles are wreaking havoc on the ...

The coconut rhinoceros beetle has been attacking trees on the North Shore, a call for action went out and this project is the result. Sen. Brenton Awa said the community will plant 70 trees, both ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii County is ramping up efforts to stop the spread of the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB), committing additional funding and equipment to combat the growing threat. The ...

KAUAʻI COUNTY, Hawaiʻi (Island News) -- A new community-driven initiative has formed on Kauaʻi to help residents respond to the growing threat of the coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB), an invasive pest ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - 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 losing battle, but agriculture officials now ...

The state Department of Agriculture and Hawaii County Public Works Department have been working collaboratively since January to combat the coconut rhinoceros beetle after detections in the Kona area.

Hawaii is ramping up its efforts to stop the spread of coconut rhinoceros beetles, an invasive species that has expanded its presence drastically since first being detected in the state a decade ago.

As the coconut rhinoceros beetle wreaks havoc on Oahu’s coconut trees, one group is fighting back with a simple strategy: planting.

Every other day inside a lab on the third floor of the St. John Plant Science Laboratory building on the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus, doctoral student Kristen Gaines opens up a refrigerator ...