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Feral Goats and Wildfires 8 November 2023

Feral Goats and Wildfires

PEPS prof pens an opinion piece for Science

Removing invasive plants and restoring native ones is key to lowering the risk of wildfire in Hawaii, but what might get left out of the conversation is the role of feral goats. Left to their own devices, these voracious animals eat native plants and strip bark from native trees, leave “large swaths of land open for the spread of invasive fire-adapted species, creating a cycle of ever-increasing fires and opportunities for invasive species.”

Mālama the Farmer 8 November 2023

Mālama the Farmer

“Taking Care of Yourself and Each Other” conference strikes a chord

With so many Hawaiʻi farmers facing challenges that can seem insurmountable, the timing couldnʻt have been better for CTAHR’s Seeds of Wellbeing initiative to host “Mālama the Farmer, Taking Care of Yourself and Each Other” last month.

Tamashiro’s Termites 8 November 2023

Tamashiro’s Termites

Late PEPS prof is inspiration for int’l conference

If you’ve ever wondered why some buildings in Hawaiʻi are eaten alive by termites, while others seem to stand the test of time just fine, it might be due to whether the foundation is wrapped in a Basaltic Termite Barrier. The patented, non-chemical, subterranean, stainless-steel screen that is still in use today was invented by CTAHR entomologist Minoru Tamashiro. 

Eyes Wider Open 8 November 2023

Eyes Wider Open

An entomology student benefits from attending int’l conference

Presenting his research on hala scale was Mason Russo’s initial, official reason for attending the 2023 Society of Island Biology annual meeting in Lipari, Italy. But the overall experience – being surrounded by like-minded scientists from exotic locales across the globe – was also enlightening and eye-opening for this PhD candidate in the Dept. of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences.

Navigating MyIPM 8 November 2023

Navigating MyIPM

Extension workshop maximizes utilization of this terrific new app

Want to identify pests and combat them with the most effective strategies? There’s an app for that! Just one problem: not all apps are created equal, and unfortunately some are more hassle than help. Enter MyIPM, a terrific new app that’s designed for industry and homeowners alike.

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