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Fire ants are invading Hawaiʻi — here's how to fight back

Hawaii Public Radio·Oct 26, 2026 · 7:59 PM CT
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The state has declared October "Stop the Ant" month to raise awareness of invasive little fire ants, and StoptheAnt.org tracks where they have spread. Kualoa Ranch, which has battled the ants since 2019, told HPR it has dramatically reduced their footprint, though they are not eradicated.

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