Establishes a two-year pilot program to control and mitigate two-lined spittlebug infestations in Hawaii.
The bill establishes a two-year pilot program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to address the infestation of the two-lined spittlebug, an invasive insect that threatens Hawaii's livestock industry. The program will identify new infestations, develop management plans, apply control measures, and conduct outreach to reduce the spread of the pest. It also includes a cost-benefit study of mitigation techniques and support for ranchers' control efforts.
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