October is “Stop the Ant Month” in Hawaiʻi and a multi-agency effort throughout the month will encourage residents to collect and submit ants from their properties to help detect and control the spread of invasive little fire ants (LFA) and other harmful pest ants that may be new to the state. LFA is considered among […]
A 175-acre little fire ant infestation on Maui has reached a turning point; eradication is in sight
Recognized as one of the 100 worst invasive species in the world, little fire ants (LFA) have an unsavory reputation in Hawaii, and for good reason. These undersized ants sting people in their homes, blind pets, and wreck agriculture. The success of one project on Maui is showing that fighting back against these devastating ants […]
“Fire! Little Fire Ants in Hawaii”
“Fire! Little Fire Ants in Hawaii,” a new documentary on the little fire ant, will air this Saturday, May 28th, at 6:30 pm on KITV channel 4 and again the following Saturday, June 4th at 6:30pm This 30-minute documentary examines the spread of the little fire ant across our Islands and the people who work […]