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Work at BIISC – apply by Sep 26!

Work at BIISC – apply by Sep 26!

Australian Tree Fern

Australian Tree Fern

Why is the Australian Tree Fern (ATF) an Invasive Species? Australian tree fern (Sphaeropteris cooperi) is an invasive species in…
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Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle: Hawaiʻi Island Update (July 2025)

Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle: Hawaiʻi Island Update (July 2025)

It’s Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month!

It’s Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month!

Not all plants behave in the garden: the case of the Giant Burmese Honeysuckle

Not all plants behave in the garden: the case of the Giant Burmese Honeysuckle

Humans have been moving plants around the world for centuries. Hawaiʻi is a prime example of just how far humans…
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What’s that on the strawberry guava? Meet Tectococcus ovatus

What’s that on the strawberry guava? Meet Tectococcus ovatus

You may have noticed strawberry guava in your area developing strange looking lumps on the leaves. Those lumps are called…
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