Feral animals on Hawaiʻi Island

What to report on Hawaiʻi Island

Every species below can be reported on the map. Where a species is not established here, a same-day call matters more than the map; those rows are marked.

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  Cats

  Report · Report cats on the map. For a cat that needs help, contact your island humane society.

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  Mongoose

  Report · Mongoose are widespread here, and the state says it is not necessary to report them to 643-PEST. Report sightings on the map.

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  Pigs

  Report · Report sightings and sign on the map. Hunting questions go to DOFAW.

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  Goats

  Report · Report sightings on the map. Hunting questions go to DOFAW.

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  Chickens

  Report · Report flocks on the map. For chickens on private property, start with your county.

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  Axis deerContact

  Report · Axis deer are not established on Hawaiʻi Island. Call 643-PEST the same day with the location and a photo if you have one, then add it to the map.

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  Coconut rhinoceros beetleContact

  Report · Outside Oʻahu, report every beetle, grub or damaged palm to CRB Response or 643-PEST, then add it to the map.

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  Coqui frog

  Report · Established on Hawaiʻi Island. Report on the map; the state coqui page covers control on your own property.

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  Little fire antContact

  Report · Test suspected ants and report them to 643-PEST; the Hawaiʻi Ant Lab offers free test kits. Then add it to the map.

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  Rose-ringed parakeetContact

  Report · Not known to be present on Hawaiʻi Island. The state asks that every sighting go to BIISC or the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (643-PEST); then add it to the map.

Who to call on Hawaiʻi Island

Reports on Hawaiʻi Island

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