As we step into October, Hawai`i marks the return of the annual “Stop the Ant Month.” It’s not just an annual chance to talk about invasive ants in Hawaiʻi, but ...
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HISC Brown Bag Presentation Series #33 HAWAIʻI BIOSECURITY FRAMEWORK (AKA INAVSIVE SPECIES 101) Presenter: Christy Martin, Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species Watch Presentation on YouTube The Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council ...
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Join Dr. Zhiqiang Cheng from UH-CTAHR and Esther Riechert from HDOA for a talk on local biological control agents for pest control in Hawaiʻi. Dr. Cheng will discuss his research into biocontrol agents that can target specific pests and provide alternatives to traditional chemical pesticides, while Esther will cover the regulatory framework for biopesticides in Hawaiʻi.
The Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council has recently announced the awardees for the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month. These awards recognize individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication ...
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New paper – summary of biological control in Hawaii We are excited to announce that our HISC support staff colleague, Leyla Kaufman, is a co-author on a new paper that ...
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2023 Hawaiʻi Legislative Session Update The 2023 legislative session is underway and we are following a number of invasive species related bills as they move through the committees. You can follow along on the HISC Invasive Species Bill Tracking ...
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The theme for HISAM 23 is “Mythbusters” – addressing misconceptions about invasive species that are often misunderstood. Throughout the month, there will be a variety of in-person volunteer activities, webinars ...
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HISC is hiring a planner to be an integral part of the the HISC support team. This full time position based in Honolulu will provide professional assistance to the Division ...
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The FY23 HISC Call for Proposals and Application will be released on Monday, May 2nd at 8 am HST. The application link will be posted to the guidelines page. Please ...
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Invasive species have devastating effects on Hawaiʻi’s agriculture, ecosystem health, and human health. February is Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month (HISAM), when we raise awareness about these threats while also ...
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