S5 Ep 6: Protecting Hawaii’s Farms From High-Risk Invaders
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S5 Ep 6: Protecting Hawaii’s Farms From High-Risk Invaders
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Jamie Miller from OISC explains why early detection beats eradication and how biocontrol could change the game. We learn about practical ways to protect Hawaii’s ranches and farms from devilweed on Oahu and the two-line spittlebug on Hawaiʻi Island, with clear ID tips, reporting tools, and prevention steps.
• Defining invasive species and why funding targets early-stage threats
• Devilweed ID features and fire risk profile
• Toxicity to livestock and impacts on pasture recovery
• Oahu hotspots, trail work, and volunteer efforts
• Management shift from eradication to mitigation
• Seasonal timing for removal and safe disposal
• Decontamination for gear, trailers, boots, and feed
• Reporting routes via 643pest.org and OISC resources
• Two-line spittlebug signs, grass losses, and replacement by weeds
• Apps, documentaries, and mapping to support response
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