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Battling A Voracious Beetle In The Invasive Species Capital Of The World
Multiple islands including Molokaʻi, Maui, and Lānaʻi deploy inspections, quarantine, detection dogs, and public outreach to combat the coconut rhinoceros beetle threatening native palms.
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Experts enlist unexpected helpers in battle against devastating creatures: 'It's like a living nightmare'
A dog named Manu is helping scientists on Hawai'i island track down an insect threatening the state's palm trees, reported Honolulu Civil Beat. Manu works with the Big Island Invasive Species Committee, a group dedicated to stopping invasive pests from gaining ground across the island. The dog and his handler, Michelle Reynolds, join forces with search teams to locate coconut rhinoceros beetles hiding in spots that would otherwise go unnoticed. …
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