Friday, October 19, 2007

Live coqui, fire ants, nettle caterpillars, oh my!

If you're in the Hilo area this Sunday, stop by the "Taste of Hilo" event at Sangha Hall, 1-3 pm, and visit the Invasive Species exhibit coordinated by Agriculture Chair, Rep. Clift Tsuji. Some of Hawaii's most renowned entomologists will be on hand, and they will bring with them live coqui, fire ants and nettle caterpillars for viewing. They will also be able to talk to folks on problems with varroa mites and apple snails. Joining Rep. Tsuji will be Dr. Jack Fujii - Emeritus Dean and Professor of Entomology at UH - Hilo, Dr. Arnold Hara - Entomologist at UH Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture, based in Hilo, and Kyle Onuma - Plant Pest Control Branch, Dept. of Ag.

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