Invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles have been detected in the Kona area, including near the airport, according to state ...

Hawaii County Mayor Kimo Alameda said state and county collaboration is vital to protect the island from the invasive species. “The introduction of the coconut rhinoceros beetle is a major ...

Alameda said “the introduction of the coconut rhinoceros beetle ... for CRB continues around Hawaii Island by the DOA, BIISC, University of Hawaii, the county, and the state Department of ...

COURTESY HDOA Workers conduct coconut rhinoceros ... Alameda and the county’s public works crew in providing the resources to prevent CRB from taking hold on Hawaii Island.