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Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) is a partnership fighting to protect Maui County from the most harmful invasive plants and animals that threaten our environment, economy, and quality of life. MISC works to prevent invasive species from becoming established within Maui County (Maui, Moloka'i, Lāna'i and Kaho'olawe), controls invasive species on private and public property, and educates community about invasive species and how to protect Maui County.

10/09/2026

East Maui residents: MISC will be conducting aerial treatment for the LFA infestation on Waikaloa Road on Monday, October 12. Waikaloa Road may be closed periodically between 9 am and 11 am.

10/07/2026

All harmful pests on Maui deserve our attention. This month, we’re highlighting little fire ants (LFA) for Stop the Ant Month. LFA may be small, but they have a big impact on our communities.

Want to chat about ants? Stop by the Kalana o Maui Building (200 S. High Street, Wailuku) on Friday, October 9 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Learn more about LFA on Maui, pick up a free ant survey kit, and meet MISC’s LFA detector dog, Freddie. We’ll see you there!

10/05/2026

October is Stop the Ant Month!

Did you know that over 75 percent of Maui's little fire ant (LFA) infestations were identified from public reports? Stop the Ant Month is your annual reminder to collect and submit ants from your property!

When you submit an ant sample, you help us..
- Find new LFA infestations
- Detect harmful ant species that may be new to Hawai'i
- Understand the distribution of ant species on Maui (what ant species are where)

Request a FREE ant collection kit at stoptheant.org. Mail your samples to: Maui Invasive Species Committee, PO Box 983 Makawao, HI 96768

09/23/2026

Join MISC and Mālama Hāmākua Maui for a Community Coqui Control Class.

📍 Tuesday, September 29, 6:00 - 8:00 pm; Mālama Hāmākua Baseyard, Hahana Road

We’ll talk story about coqui habits, what to look and listen for, and ways neighbors can work together. We will also share information about equipment available for community members to borrow, and we’ll make space for neighbors to connect and coordinate efforts in their own areas.

Please RSVP at [email protected] if you can, or simply show up and join us!🌿 See you there!

08/27/2026

East Maui residents: MISC will be conducting aerial treatment for the LFA infestation on Waikaloa Road on Monday, August 31. The August 17 treatment was cancelled due to Tropical Storm Lala. Waikaloa Road may be closed periodically before noon.

08/12/2026

Important Maui CRB Information ⚠️

Recent detections:

Kahului: On June 28, 2026, one dead adult CRB was discovered in a detection trap near Pakaula Street.

Waikapū: On July 10, 2026, nine dead adult CRB were collected following a foliar treatment of three palm trees near the intersection of Honoapiʻilani Highway and Kūihelani Highway.

Detections of dead adult CRB suggest there may be a breeding population on Maui, though no live beetles, larvae, tree damage or breeding site have been identified following an extensive multiagency response.

At this time, the origin location of CRB on Maui remains unclear. An extensive network of traps has been deployed around these finds, alongside evaluations of breeding material within the buffer zones.

MISC urges the community to:

Inspect organic material: Regularly check possible breeding material such as green waste, compost and mulch for larvae.

Dispose of green waste properly: Do not dump breeding material or let it accumulate. Bring green waste to a processing facility to be chipped and properly composted.

Practice hot composting: Regularly turn compost to check for CRB larvae. Hot composting is an effective treatment for CRB larvae. Ensure the entire compost pile has been heated to at least 131°F before transporting.

Source plants locally: Buy from local nurseries. CRB can hitchhike from other infested islands on potted plants and bagged mulch and soil.

Report findings immediately: Report larvae to 808-643-PEST (7378) or 643pest.org. Take a photo and video of the larvae crawling next to something for scale, such as a coin. Save larvae in a hard-sided container until it can be identified.

08/06/2026

Following two recent detections in Central Maui, the Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) is urging the community to remain alert for invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB).Following two recent detections in Central Maui, the Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) is urging the community to rem...

07/24/2026

Heads up Hāna: MISC is conducting aerial miconia treatment mauka of Hāna on July 29 and August 5 & 6.

A separate little fire ant treatment will occur on Waikaloa Road on August 17.

Please be advised of helicopter activity in East Maui on those dates.

07/08/2026

Learn more about the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) response on Maui and what you can do to prevent the spread. This free, two-part series offers community resources and insight into CRB biology, spread, and treatment.

📅 Join us TOMORROW via Microsoft Teams from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm for a Virtual Town Hall: https://bit.ly/CRBTownHall

📅 Monday, July 13, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at UHMC Pilina Building: In-Person Resource Fair.

Learn how you can CHECK, REPORT, and BLOCK the CRB to protect our islands.

County of Maui Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Hawaii Invasive Species Council - Support Program

06/17/2026

Important CRB update 🚨

Five dead adult beetles were discovered in Waikapū between June 4-8.

Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (HDAB) officials discovered the beetles during routine detection trap checks. No other beetles or larvae were found.

We now suspect a breeding population on Maui, though no breeding site has been identified yet. MISC and partners continue to survey the area.

We need your kōkua now more than ever. Here's how you can help:

⚠️ Please pause any nonessential movement of untreated host material. ⚠️

- Do not move any untreated organic CRB host material such as green waste, compost, or soil. Hot composted material at 130°F is an effective CRB treatment.

- If you compost at home, keep your pile above 130°F and turn it regularly looking for larvae. Safeguard compost in a CRB proof container while still hot or treat before transporting off site. Residents should also be vigilant when purchasing or moving mulch, compost and soil products.

⚠️ Take notice & report. ⚠️

- Inspect soil, mulch, and compost for larvae AND if you find something, keep it in a hard-sided container with material you found it in and report it.

- We highly encourage community members to install detection traps on their property. MISC has a limited number of traps available; reach out to [email protected] to learn more.

- Report larvae and CRB damage at 643-PEST(7378) or 643pest.org.

Address

1000 Holomua Road
Paia, HI
96768

Telephone

+18085736471

Website

http://www.mauiinvasive.org/, http://www.youtube.com/user/Mauiisc

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