Hawaiʻi island residents have been tracking coconut rhinoceros beetles' destruction throughout the islands. Fearing the same for their home, they're urging the state to move faster.

Half of Brooks Maloof’s trees were killed due to a pest. Maloof owns an orchard in Puna on Hawaii island. He said it started with a healthy avocado tree about a month after he purchased some mulch.

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KAILUA, Hawaii (KHON2) — The invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle continues to wreak havoc on Oahu’s trees, recent detections also raised concerns on the Big Island but early efforts appear to be ...

Adult coconut rhinoceros beetles, a highly destructive invasive pest that has devastated Oahu palm trees, have been detected on the Big Island for the first time. While beetle larvae were discovered ...

WAIKOLOA VILLAGE, Hawaii (KITV) — On Hawaii Island, efforts have been underway to prevent the spread of the coconut rhinoceros beetle. The invasive insect has been found in Waikoloa village several ...