#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.

Ask the Mayor: What Can Prevent the Spread of Coquis Via Vehicle?

I heard that some guy with a lunch truck who lives in an area where the coqui frogs live, accidentally transported the frogs up to the Hali‘imaile area.

Maui Mayor Proposes Creation of Sustainability Division

Mayor Arakawa proposed the creation of the new division in the form of a charter amendment, that if approved by commission members, would go before voters in the next election.