Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC)

DONATE TODAY

  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Steering Committee
    • What We Do
  • Invasive Plants
    • No Grow! plants
    • Backyard Pests
    • Plant Control
  • Invasive Pests
    • Insects
    • Animal Pests
    • Diseases
  • Community Programs
    • Albizia Program
    • Little Fire Ant Community Support Program
    • Education
  • Blog
Invasive plants

Invasive Plants

Hundreds of potentially invasive species are brought into Hawai‛i, both accidentally and intentionally. They spread quickly, taking over any growing space they can find. Some of these weeds are even sold in stores. Learn more about these invasive plants and how to treat them.

Do Not Grow These

Invasive plants are sold in nurseries. Please do not buy or plant these species.

  • Invasive asparagus fern
    Asparagus fern
  • Night-blooming Jasmine
  • Barbados gooseberry
Learn More About No Grow Plants

Backyard Pests

How to control some of the most common weeds on the Big Island.

  • African Tulip
  • trumpet tree
    Trumpet Tree
  • Gunpowder Tree
Learn More About Backyard Pests

Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC)

23 East Kawili Street, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-3340

  

biisc@hawaii.edu

Sign Up to Receive Updates

Sign Up!

PCSU logo

Copyright © 2023 Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC) · Sitemap · Designed by Websites with Aloha · Log in