Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC)

Welcome to MISC!

The Maui Invasive Species Committee protects Maui’s watersheds, ecological resources, agriculture, and community by eliminating and containing priority invasive plant and animal species. MISC is a project of the University of Hawaiʻi- Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit supported with grant funding.

Coqui Frogs

MISC crews focus on containment and stopping new populations from becoming established. We support community-based control in Haiku with supplies and resources. Learn more.

Miconia

This invasive plant is a watershed threat. Learn more.

Little Fire Ants

Spot the Ant. Stop the Ant. Don't let the Little Fire Ant go undectected! Learn more.

Community Coqui Control Program

Little Fire Ant Prevention Partner

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Contact Us

Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC)
Office: (808) 573-6472
Press and Media Inquiries: (808) 344-2756
Mailing Address:
PO Box 983, Makawao, HI 96768

Acting Manager / Public Relations: Lissa Strohecker
E-mail: miscpr@hawaii.edu

Special Projects: Teya Penniman
E-mail: miscmgr@hawaii.edu

Statewide Pest Hotline: 808-643-PEST
Report a Pest Online