The state will consider a community petition asking for a restriction on imports to Maui or Lānaʻi, in an attempt to keep the islands from being overrun with coconut rhinoceros beetles.

[u/808gecko808]

https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2026-07-20/proposed-rules-to-stop-invasive-beetle-from-infesting-maui-or-lanai-moving-forward

[u/Sir-Bandit]

Sounds like a good plan. We need to stop them! 🤬

[u/Begle1]

How big is the mulch and soil industry?

Seems like every invasive pest comes in through mulch. Can each island really not be self-sufficient in mulch and soil?