Learn more about state’s plan to battle invasive species in Hawai‘i through new website

Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, also known as DAB, has established a biosecurity website to better coordinate and document programs and activities in the battle against invasive species statewide.

The website also aims to increase transparency among all the involved agencies, including data from the state departments of Land and Natural Resources, Health, Transportation; the counties; the University of Hawai‘i College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience; as well as community organizations.

The dashboard is now accessible at: https://biosecurity.hawaii.gov/.

“This invasive species dashboard not only provides important information to the public on invasive species programs but also helps to increase communication and coordination between government agencies and other organizations that have the mutual goal of protecting Hawai‘i’s agriculture and environment,” said Sharon Hurd, chairperson of the Hawai‘i Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity.

The dashboard is a work in progress and DAB will add data from partner agencies as it becomes available. The dashboard currently includes general information and data on coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB), coqui frog, little fire ants (LFA) and avian influenza with other pests and areas to be added to the lineup in the future.

The current data posted on DAB activities include:

CRB
Maps of areas treated for O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island
Number of trees and types of trees treated by ZIP code
Number of trees treated by DAB and other agencies for 2024 and 2025

LFA
DAB survey data on O‘ahu, including number of samples, positive samples, positive samples via ZIP codes, location type and total acres surveyed

Coqui Frogs
Number of responses by DAB on O‘ahu
Number of coqui captures by DAB on O‘ahu via ZIP code
Pounds of citric acid used via ZIP code

Avian Influenza
Number of tests conducted by county and number of negative and non-negative test results

To report invasive species, call the statewide toll-free Pest Hotline at 808-643-PEST (7378) or online via 643pest.org.