Coconut Beetle Alert in Hilo | Honolulu News

Coconut rhinoceros beetles are back in Hilo, Hawaii—this time spotted at the airport, marking only the second sighting in the area. First detected on Oahu in 2013, these destructive pests spread disease through organic material and have triggered a statewide containment effort since 2017. Now, the Big Island Invasive Species Committee is calling on local residents to host beetle traps and urging businesses to comply with new regulations on handling mulch and compost—or face fines up to $10,000. If you spot one or see palm tree damage, report it immediately via online portals or social media—every tip helps stop their spread. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a71f0a1d3bb29b0b