Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Ant Lab for managing little fire ant infestations.
The bill allocates $1,000,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to the Hawaii Ant Lab for mitigating little fire ant infestations. The Hawaii Ant Lab, established in 2009, is dedicated to research, prevention, and management of invasive ants in Hawaii. The funding aims to support the lab's efforts in controlling infestations on Oahu, Maui, and Kauai, which have been increasing. The department of agriculture will manage the funds.
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