HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii County is increasing efforts to stop the spread of invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB).

The county renewed a voluntary compliance order for portions of West Hawaii, in effect through Jan. 31, 2026.

The order serves as a temporary measure while the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity drafts interim rules for Hawaii Island.

View the map highlighting which areas are under the order:

Residents and businesses in the highlighted area are asked to avoid transporting items that can harbor the beetles:

All live palm plants (including coconut, date, royal, and fan palms)

Compost

Wood or tree chips

Mulch

Plant propagation material

Landscaping product

Anyone who needs to dispose of green waste is advised to transport it to one of two desi

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