The county says early detection is critical to slowing the spread of CRB and reducing damage to palms and other vulnerable plants, including hala, kalo, banana, pineapple and ʻulu.

The Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund and Pōhaku Pelemaka submitted a joint petition earlier this month asking for officials to regulate ...

Combatants in the war against the coconut rhinoceros beetle on the Big Island said Wednesday night that their fight is still an effort to eradicate the pest on Hawaii Island, as opposed to managing ...

The greatest threat to coconuts is not just a beetle — it’s people. CRB accelerates a pre‑existing crisis. Introduced nearly ...