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County of Kaua'i, State of Hawaii

*DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, *MAYOR
*REIKO MATSUYAMA*, MANAGING DIRECTOR






*News Release*

For Immediate Release: January 9, 2026






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COUNTY OF KAUA'I

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

NALANI K. KA'AUWAI BRUN - DIRECTOR

(808) 241-4946



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*Kaua‘i strengthens Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle response with certified detection dogs*

LĪHU‘E – The Office of Economic Development announces that Kaua‘i’s Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) response capacity has been strengthened with the completion of a specialized conservation dog training project. The island now has four newly certified CRB detection dogs ready to support island-wide efforts to detect and manage this invasive pest.

These detection teams are trained to identify the scent of CRB breeding sites and are on standby, ready to deploy in the field to help confirm the presence of active breeding grounds. Early detection is critical to slowing the spread of CRB and reducing damage to palms and other vulnerable plants, including hala, kalo, banana, pineapple, and ʻulu.

The project is led by Conservation Dogs of Hawai‘i’s Kaua‘i Response Team, which is now accepting CRB survey requests from residents, businesses, and property managers who are concerned about suspected CRB breeding activity on their properties.

“Early detection is one of the most effective tools we have to slow the spread of the coconut rhinoceros beetle,” said Nalani Brun, Director of the Office of Economic Development. “Having four locally based, certified detection dog teams ready to deploy strengthens Kaua‘i’s ability to confirm CRB breeding sites and better understand where management actions may be needed.”

CRB survey requests can be submitted through Conservation Dogs of Hawai‘i Kaua‘i CRB Survey Request Form [ https://www.conservationdogshawaii.org/kauai-crb-survey-request-form/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].

This effort was made possible through funding and programmatic support from the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and the County of Kaua‘i Office of Economic Development.

Community participation plays a vital role in Kaua‘i’s collective effort to manage CRB. Prompt inspection and confirmation of breeding sites help inform response efforts and support the protection of our island’s ecosystem, economy, and landscapes.

For more information, contact Niki Kunioka-Volz at 808-241-4951 or nkvolz@kauai.gov.

Request a CRB Survey on Kauai

If you need an auxiliary aid/service, other accommodation due to a disability, or an interpreter for non-English-speaking persons, please contact Niki Kunioka-Volz at 808-241-4951 or nkvolz@kauai.gov as soon as possible. Requests made early will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.

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