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New detection of Little Fire Ant highlights vigilance

“The location of this LFA population is concerning because of its proximity to the Wailua River. LFA can “raft” along waterways allowing them to spread far greater distances,” said Curt Cottrell, Administrator of the DLNR Division of State Parks.

Two Little Fire Ant Infestations Under Treatment on Maui

There are currently seven sites being treated on Oʻahu, two on Maui and one on Kauaʻi for infestation of LFA.

VIDEO: No Little Fire Ants Found in Oʻahu Post-Infestation Surveys

The little fire ant is a highly invasive ant from South America that was first detected on Hawaiʻi Island in 1999. It has since been found on Kauaʻi (1999), Maui (2009), and Oʻahu (2013).