Hawaii HB643 establishes funding for the coconut rhinoceros beetle response program to combat infestations and prevent spread.

Hawaii HB643 establishes funding for the coconut rhinoceros beetle response program to combat infestations and prevent spread. The bill allocates funds for training tree trimmers, arborists, and the landscaping industry on best management practices, subsidizing canopy treatments for residential palm owners, and extending services to other islands when infestations are detected. It also funds canine inspections for high-risk cargo, container fumigation, and biocontrol research.

Hawaii HB643 establishes funding for the coconut rhinoceros beetle response program to combat infestations and prevent spread.

Hawaii HB643 establishes funding for the coconut rhinoceros beetle response program to combat infestations and prevent spread. The bill allocates funds for training tree trimmers, arborists, and the landscaping industry on best management practices, subsidizing canopy treatments for residential palm owners, and extending services to other islands when infestations are detected. It also funds canine inspections for high-risk cargo, container fumigation, and biocontrol research.