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The Hawaiʻi Ant Lab, a program of the University of Hawai‘i Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit, is dedicated to increasing knowledge about invasive ant biology, management, and eradication.

10/31/2026

Boo! Don't let little fire ants (LFA) scare you out of your backyard!

You shouldn't have to give up gardening, playing outside, or enjoying your yard because of LFA.

The good news? You can fight back! Regularly test your property for LFA and take action if you find them.

Order your ant test kit at www.stoptheant.org.

Happy Halloween from the Hawaiʻi Ant Lab! 🎃

10/31/2026

During Stop the Ant Month, we’re not just looking for little fire ants, we’re also keeping an eye out for other invasive ant species found on the mainland that we do NOT want establishing in Hawaiʻi. These unwanted invaders could have devastating impacts on our economy, environment, and way of life.

Swipe through to learn about three ant species we’re watching out for: the Asian needle ant, tawny (raspberry) crazy ant, and red imported fire ant.

Taking a few minutes to survey your yard for ants, can help us detect these unwanted invaders early and prevent them from becoming established in Hawaiʻi!

Order your ant test kit at www.stoptheant.org and do your part to protect Hawaiʻi!

10/29/2026

During Stop the Ant Month, no ant is safe!

You can also help stop the ant, by ordering a test kit at www.stoptheant.org.

Grab a jar of peanut butter and some sticks, and send us your ants!

10/20/2026

How is the Hawaiʻi Ant Lab celebrating Stop the Ant Month?

By surveying for ants, of course!

Earlier this month, we teamed up with for a week of ant surveying on Kauaʻi!

We had fun rappelling down cliffs, sloshing through mud, and getting stung by little fire ants… okay, maybe that last part wasn’t so fun.

Want to join in the fun? Order your FREE ant test kit at StopTheAnt.org and see what ants are hiding on your property!

10/17/2026

We are recruiting for a new manager!

The Hawaiʻi Ant Lab is looking for an experienced and motivated leader to oversee a team of more than 14 staff on Hawaiʻi Island and Oʻahu, guide Hawaiʻi’s invasive ant strategy, and lead our research and extension programs.

Help protect Hawaiʻi’s people, agriculture, and environment from invasive ants by helping to develop new and novel solutions to control invasive ants and promote biosecurity collaboration within the Pacific region.

Apply now at www.rcuh.com.

Deadline: 11/4/2026

10/14/2026

10/09/2026

How to Survey for Ants… Explained by Cats!

For Stop the Ant Month, we’re asking all residents across Hawaiʻi to be like Kitty and help test their properties for ants!

Here’s how to test like Kitty:

1. Place sticks with a thin smear of peanut butter in shady spots around your yard.

2. Wait 1 hour.

3. If you find ants, place the sticks in a ziplock bag and freeze the samples

4. Send the ant samples to the Hawaiʻi Ant Lab (875 Komohana St., Hilo, HI 96720) or your local invasive species committee for identification.

Your samples can help detect Little Fire Ants and other harmful invasive ant species before they spread.

Learn more and order your free ant collection kit at StopTheAnt.org.

Disclaimer: No kitties were hurt in the making of this video. The best way to keep your kitty safe from being stung by LFA, is to keep them indoors!

10/04/2026

Stop the Ant Month is happening all October!

Throughout October, you can find us at information booths at conferences and community events across Hawaiʻi.

Come visit us! Stop by our booth to learn more about Little Fire Ants, pick up resources, and learn how you can help Stop the Ants!

10/03/2026

🚨 DO YOU KNOW WHAT MONTH IT IS?! 🚨

That’s right… IT’S STOP THE ANT MONTH! 🛑🐜

Every October, we’re calling on 👉🏾 EVERYONE 👈🏾 to collect some ants from your property and send them in for identification!

Why? Because knowing what ants are on your property helps us:  - Detect and control Little Fire Ant
- Spot other harmful ant species that could be new to Hawaiʻ
- Protect our islands from invasive ants
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You could help make a BIG difference!

Get your FREE ant collection kit at www.stoptheant.org and join the fight this October!

09/22/2026

Fed up with Little Fire Ants (LFA) on your property?

Join us for our next FREE LFA Management Clinic on Thursday, September 24th from 8:30-10:30 AM, held on Zoom.

What you will learn:

- How to identify LFA
- How to test your property for LFA
- Proven treatment strategies
- How to mix up and apply gel bait
- How to prevent reinfestation and spread
- Common mistakes that reduce treatment success

Can’t make it? Don’t worry! We hold these virtual meetings once a month.

Visit our website to register: www.littlefireants.com/take-a-class

Address

875 Komohana Street
Hilo, HI
96720

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18083155656

Website

http://www.littlefireants.com/

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