Based on their findings, the infestation is contained to four acres, but the source of the infestation is not known. Given the spread, it’s likely that ants have been present for several years. 

The Maui Invasive Species Committee is now accepting nominations for its Malama i ka Aina Award, which honors a landscaper, nursery, garden shop or commercial/agricultural property owner/manager for efforts to keep invasive species out of Maui County.

A outbreak of invasive coqui frogs reported in plants outside the Home Depot store in Kahului on Tuesday night, was identified and assessed before sunrise thanks to a social media post and rapid response from community members and experienced field workers.

Based on initial inspection, the infestation is just over one-quarter of an acre and limited to a section of potted plants brought to the campus several years ago as part of the school’s agriculture program. Staff suspected little fire ants were present in December and collected and submitted a sample of the pests to the Maui Invasive Species Committee in January. Two comprehensive treatments of the infestation have already occurred. The next treatment is scheduled for mid-June and treatments will continue for one year.

At approximately eight acres, the infestation encompasses several homes and some areas frequented by hikers and swimmers.

The Waihe‘e infestation is the fourteenth detection of little fire ants on the Valley Isle since 2009 and the second detection on Maui this year

There's been nearly a dozen incidents of little fire ants on Maui since the island's first report in 2009. This latest infestation spans 3 acres in Happy Valley

Applications are now being accepted for Nā Hua Hoʻohuli i ka Pono, a service-learning program for college students specifically designed to help develop Maui’s next generation of conservation leaders.

The Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) and Kamehameha Schools Maui are hosting a screening of of two conservation and cultural documentaries on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.

I’ve called the Humane Society, two state departments, the police and prosecutors and everyone says it’s not their problem. Is there anyone out who can help?

Maui Mauka Conservation Awareness Training aims to connect conservation professionals with tourism professionals to increase the quality of nature interpretation and the level of awareness of Hawaiʻi’s unique natural resources.

A community meeting is slated for tonight in East Maui where one of two new infestations of little fire ants were discovered last month.

Jessica Atwood, Amy Frate, and Kalena Lee-Acgaoili participated in field work consisting of invasive species removal, endangered seabird monitoring, overnight camping and more.

Positions are available for college-aged students who are interested in careers in natural resources management and protection, and invasive species management.

An estimated 2,000 samples were collected and the little fire ant infestation is estimated to be 12 acres in Kapalua, though that acreage may increase as further surveys are conducted.