'In this undated photo released by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture shows adults and nymphs of the Avocado Lace Bug, (Pseudacysta perseae). The avocado lace bug was first discovered in Pearl City, ...

Another invasive pest has been identified on Hawaii Island, this time threatening avocado trees. Michael Krones, owner of Avoland Hawaii Farms in South Kona, said Friday he knew about the bug on Oahu, ...

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Last year’s avocado defoliation due to the avocado lace bug raised havoc with fruit production. Exposed fruit is quickly sunburned and that affected the quality. Avocado trees all over the island are ...

In early January, Richard Smith reached out to the Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC), concerned about his avocado tree. “The leaves were turning black and brown, and when I turned them over, I ...

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Adult and nymphs of the avocado lace bug (Pseudacysta perseae). The avocado lace bug was first discovered in Pearl City, Oahu, in December. (Hawaii Department of Agriculture) HONOLULU — An invasive ...