Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC)

  • A A A
  • Home
  • Careers at MISC
  • Report a Pest
    • Slugs or Snails
    • Little Fire Ants
    • Coqui Frogs
    • MISC Target Pests
    • Statewide Pest Hotline
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Partners
    • Committee Meetings and Minutes
    • Strategic Plan
    • Contact Us
  • Our Work
    • Where We Work
    • Invasive Species Articles
    • Newsletters
    • Technical and Scientific Publications
    • Pest Flyers
  • Pest Species
    • MISC Target Pests
      • Little Fire Ant
      • Coqui Frog
      • Miconia
      • Pampas Grass
      • Ivy Gourd
      • Blessed Milk Thistle
      • Fountain Grass
    • Common Pests
      • Banana Bunchy Top Virus
  • Get Involved!
    • Donate
    • Be Our Eyes and Ears
    • Survey for Little Fire Ants
    • Classroom Visits
    • Presentations & Workshops
  • The little fire ant (LFA) has been detected in the Twin Falls area, Huelo, Maui.

    An infestation of little fire ants (LFA) has been detected at an area known as … Read More...

    The little fire ant (LFA) has been detected in the Twin Falls area, Huelo, Maui.
  • Hiring for full-time Coqui Field Crew Positions

    Apply HERE for MISC Coqui Crew MISC is looking for hard-working, … Read More...

    Hiring for full-time Coqui Field Crew Positions
  • Press release 9/23/19: New infestation of little fire ants found in Waihee Valley

    Little Fire Ants on a hibiscus flower in Waihee Valley. MISC file photo In … Read More...

    Press release 9/23/19: New infestation of little fire ants found in Waihee Valley
  • Perils of pampas on West Maui Mountains

    Steve Perlman examining invasive pampas grass in Kauaʻula Valley. -- MISC file … Read More...

    Perils of pampas on West Maui Mountains
  • Natural enemies could tame invasive Himalayan ginger

    The subtropical rainforests in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains are … Read More...

    Natural enemies could tame invasive Himalayan ginger

Welcome to MISC!

The Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) is a project of the University of Hawaii- Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit. The committee is voluntary partnership of government, private and non-profit organizations, and concerned individuals working to prevent, control, or eliminate the most threatening invasive plant and animal species to protect Maui’s watersheds, ecological resources, agriculture, and community.

Coqui Frogs

MISC works to control coqui frogs throughout Maui County. If you think you hear a coqui frog help let us know! 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.

Coqui-free Certification Program

Little Fire Ant Prevention Partner

Get Involved

  • Donate
  • Classroom Visits
  • Meetings Minutes
  • Reports
  • Pest Flyers

Sign up for MISC Updates

* = required field

Contact Us

Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC)
Office: (808) 573-6472
Fax: (808) 573-6475
Mailing Address:
PO Box 983, Makawao, HI 96768

Manager: Adam Radford
E-mail:miscmgr@hawaii.edu

PR/Outreach: Lissa Strohecker
E-mail:miscpr@hawaii.edu

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

© 2019 Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) • Sitemap • Log in