Community Trapping
Trapping is used for early detection and monitoring of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) populations. The CRB Response team is based on Oʻahu, and has deployed traps for monitoring across Oʻahu. We currently do not have staff on neighboring islands, but early detection on all islands is increasingly important as the risk for transporting CRB grows. We are now allowing community members and organizations of neighboring islands a chance to maintain a CRB trap and be proactive in early detection efforts.
There is no single treatment currently available to completely rid an area of CRB but there are several treatments and practices that can reduce the impacts of CRB. These practices are most effective when combined. If CRB are found on your property or you have CRB damage on palms, we recommend:
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Removal of all potential breeding material (mulch, compost, rich soil, stumps, dead trees, plant waste piles). Treatment is needed before removal if the material is infested.
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Avoid accumulation or bringing in new potential breeding material.
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Treatment of host palms (systemic pesticides; imidacloprid, acephate and/or netting in crowns of short trees).
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Green waste management is the most effective way to reduce beetle populations. In areas with the most success in reduction of beetle populations and tree recovery, green waste management was a key component. Home owners can put their green waste in the city and county’s green waste bin since it’s going to a treatment facility.
I WANT TO MAINTAIN A TRAP
We are aiming for a uniform trap distribution, with about 4 traps per square mile.
If you are interested in maintaining a trap, and are willing to participate in the following requirements, please review requirements and fill out this form (link form).
Requirements for maintaining a trap:​
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Attend training conducted by the CRB Response team
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Regularly service traps (link SOP)
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Regularly report data
Our team will review your location, and we will contact you if your property is an ideal location for a trap.