The crews will be injecting about 800 trees with an insecticide, and those trees will serve as a barrier to protect the dense ...

City arborists are continuing their battle against invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles by creating a barrier of treated palms ...

May 21—1/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE An adult invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle is all black and can grow up to 2-1/2 inches in length, with a horn. 2/ ...

The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle poses a significant threat to Hawaiʻi’s palm trees. Without intervention, the beetles could decimate palm populations, impacting not only the landscape but also ...

Hawaii’s lush landscapes, iconic palm trees, and vibrant ecosystems are under threat from a dangerous invasive species the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB). These beetles are wreaking havoc on ...

If the coconut rhinoceros beetle kills or damages the growing point of the palm, the tree may die. Secondary fungal or bacterial pathogens may also attack the wounds caused by the beetle ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Kelly Miller’s home in Ewa beach has lush landscaping. Towering above it all are three special palm trees. Each one was planted in honor of each of his sons. “I don ...

WAIKELE, Hawaii (KHON2) — Coconut rhinoceros beetles are going after more than just coconut and palm trees. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO , KHON’s morning podcast, every morning at 8 ...

To feed, adult beetles bite and bore into emerging palm fronds to feed on tree sap. Larvae feed on moist or rotting matter, green waste, mulch. >> Beetles prefer to feed on coconut and oil palms ...