#Dept of Agriculture

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) proposes the introduction of a moth (Secusio extensa) into Hawaii as a natural enemy and biological control agent for the fireweed plant. Fireweed is an invasive plant that is toxic to livestock, and quickly infests heavily grazed or neglected pastures, and even cultivated land. The release of the moth […]

Lahaina Cannery Mall will host the 2009 West Maui Safety Fair on Saturday, February 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than a dozen local, state and federal agencies will share information on crime prevention, disaster preparedness, public health, personal safety, and children and senior resource information. Participating organizations include Civil Defense and CERT […]