Jan 2022: Our office in Hilo is currently closed to the public. We are committed to protecting our island and all of our wonderful community from the impacts of invasive species as much as we can, and right now, it looks like that includes the viral kind!
In aligning with current recommendations, we are taking these steps to limit social interaction and prevent the spread of Covid-19:
- Our office in Hilo is currently closed to the public.
- If you have questions or want to report something weird, don’t hesitate! Email us at biisc@hawaii.edu, FB message, call 933-3340, or text (808) 731-9232.
- Samples of ants for identification: please mail them (frozen!) to 23 E. Kawili Street and we will try to get your to you results within a week of receipt.
- Please DO NOT drop off insects or plant materials for ID at our office without prior arrangements- there is no guarantee there will be anyone available to receive them and put them in refrigeration. Contact us at biisc@hawaii.edu or call/text (808) 731-9232 to discuss specimen receipt.
- LFA Community Huis/Other Invasive Species talks: University guidelines as of Jan 2022 are restricting in-person training outreach and training events. We are unable to offer in-person events at this time; however, we are happy to provide education via Zoom or another online platform as needed. Please contact us at biisc@hawaii.edu to set up virtual events.
Please take care and follow all recommendations for social distancing and good hygiene. We look forward to seeing all of you very soon, happy, healthy, and ready to battle some invasive species. Much aloha from the BIISCuits! 
