Coconut Beetle Alert in Hilo | Honolulu News

Coconut rhinoceros beetles—dead but dangerous—were spotted again at Hilo Airport, sparking a major island-wide alert. These invasive pests can kill palm trees by boring into them, and officials are ramping up efforts with more traps, detection dogs, and public help. If you live in Keaukaha, Panaewa, or Hilo, you can even volunteer to host a trap. Keep an eye out, report sightings, and check your compost and mulch for signs of these bugs—because early detection is key to protecting Hawaii’s trees. 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/7e3809054cb39a94