#coqui maui
Maui experts hope to catch up in battling coquis, Little Fire Ants, miconia
Two people who have successfully helped the Maui Invasive Species Committee since its inception are Teya Penniman, acting manager, and Christy Martin, who started with MISC in 2000, but now helps with statewide issues including policy and funding. Maui Now’s Gary Kubota interviewed Martin and Penniman as part of this People of Maui series.
Coqui Infestation Detected in Remote Area of Waimanalo, Eradication Efforts Launched
The primary area impacted appears to be about an acre along the base of the mountains in Waimanalo where 65 coqui frogs have been hand captured so far.
Ha‘ikū Residents Bring Back Quiet Nights Through Coqui Control Program
Over the years, MISC has been able to eradicate 21 discrete coqui populations on the island. Individual residents can receive free powdered citric acid to control coqui on their property once MISC has confirmed that coqui are present. Residents can also borrow a 9-gallon walk-behind sprayer or a 100-gallon sprayer that fits in the back of a pickup truck. MISC provides training on how to effectively use the sprayers.
Ask the Mayor: Are There Coqui Frogs in Wailuku?
Do you know if they are actually in Wailuku now, or is my friend just hearing things that sound like the frogs?
Haʻikū Hill Recognized for Fight Against Coqui on Maui
On Maui, the Community of Haʻikū Hill was recognized as the county MVP for their efforts to control coqui frogs on the island of Maui.
Environmental Coordinator to Discuss Coqui Frogs, Zika at Kiwanis Meeting
The Kiwanis Club of Kahului will host a talk by Maui County environmental coordinator, Rob Parsons at its meeting this afternoon, Tuesday, May 3, 2016.
