The avocado lace bug has made its way to Hawaii, including in plants in retail outlets on Maui, the state Department of Agriculture said Thursday. The new avocado pest has been confirmed by state ...

'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, ...

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 ...

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HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state Department of Agriculture has identified a new pest in Hawaii. And the bug is attracted to avocado plants. State entomologists say the avocado lace bug was ...

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, ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. Officials said the insect feeds on the leaves of avocado ...

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 ...

HONOLULU (AP) - An invasive bug was discovered feeding on avocado leaves across the state of Hawaii and was most recently found on Maui plants in retail outlets, entomologists said. The avocado lace ...