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The destructive varroa mite has been found on bees in Hilo. HDOA is requesting the public's help in reporting feral bee hives and swarms of bees in the Hilo area to the State's toll-free Pest Hotline at 643-PEST (7378).
The Second Saturday at the Gardens welcomed more than 500 visitors, including Governor Linda Lingle on August 9th! To view a photo gallery of the event, click on the headline.