Five dead coconut rhinoceros beetles have been found in Waikapū detection traps, prompting ongoing surveys and requests for residents to monitor palm trees and green waste piles.
- Three dead female coconut rhinoceros beetles were confirmed from Waikapū traps on June 4, followed by two more on June 8.
- No live beetles or larvae have been detected on Maui since the April discovery at Kahului Airport.
- Agriculture officials are surveying the area for potential breeding sites including green waste and compost piles.
- Residents are urged to check palm trees for damage and report suspicious green waste that could harbor the invasive pest.
- Early detection is critical as these beetles threaten palm trees and could cause long-term agricultural and economic damage if they establish.
Source: Maui Now
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