Native Hawaiian Forests vs. Strawberry Guava

[LUKKA2020]

that was also said about coqui..now we can't even get rid off these frogs... don't bring anything else to Hawaii. we will be sorry again!

[ericjungleboy]

Cuban laurel thrips have had a similar effect on Chinese banyan (ficus microcarpa), and it hasn't done much if anything to slow down that tree's spread or effect on forests, but it HAS made the banyan trees much less attractive. So I think it was a big mistake for cuban laurel thrips to be introduced. If we end up with sickly-looking strawberry guava that still continues to hold on to the areas it has claimed, it will have been a mistake to introduce this brazilian parasite.

[RyderDonahue]

I dont think you guys understand that EVERYTIME we introduce a new species to combat a foreign one it has

A) Not worked

B) Totally fucked everything up

They even claim themselves that this wont even prove that effective in the end

[AGiantSloar]

@RyderDonahue There are many cases where this has worked. You've only heard about the cases where it didn't work, because those are much more "famous."

To the other commenters opposed to this: Having read or heard about this issue does not make you more knowledgable or authoritative than scientists who have spent years researching this. Choosing personal prejudice over science makes you no better than creationists or global warming denialists.

[KawaiiKemonomimi]

It's amazing to think that only %2 of all the plant species in Hawaii are native.

[spencertron88]

An insect species can evolve out of minimal mutations within 20 or 30 generations. It's been done before. The whole "millions of years" idea is not true. It would only require slight and subtle mutations in their digestive systems and they could become much worse than the guava.

[LinkeHarryB]

This is a very dangerous solution! In the past people have tried to take on other pests in the same way. In lab tests it all appeared to be going fine. But in the wild the species adapted and became an even more agressive pest...

[350actions]

If Tectococcus ovatus fails and ruins are native forest then what who will be accountable?

[happymarkkj]

Sad of strawberry guava. great video, very informative.

[ady73hale]

He isn't encouraging people to cut native trees, rather that if native trees were in abundance they could be used for traditional purposes. Currently invasives like strawberry guava are taking over the habitat of native trees, lessening our chances of recovering our native forests. Healthy and abundant forests would allow us to use native plants in traditional ways.

[LuminaBlade]

Wait, so you want to get rid of the stawberry guava but promote people to cut down the indigenous trees? You can't have your cake and eat it.

[nbarca]

sure you can!

[bugladyHI]

Thank you for a beautiful video with its common sense approach to dealing with the strawberry guava. I hope this video educates people to allow the use of the scale parasite.

[saleall]

hey live along the guava. i love guava !

[InvasiveSpp]

Well made with a laid back local style...

is there a way to control this insect if it gets out of control...not in 15 years but let's say 25-50 years...

[tsarbear]

This is a great educational tool and every person living in Hawaii should view it. We can't afford to loose anymore of our native forest! Thank you for preparing the video and putting so much information into such a short time span. Mahalo for your dedication to the aina.

[trau001]

In order to educate the public regarding the threat and the damage that Strawberry guava poses to our native forests, this excellent video should be mandatory viewing for all Hawaiians, particularily our students. Tectococcus ovatus offers a win-win solution, satisfying the needs and desires of all sides to the controversy. Local TV stations should be approached and persuaded to present edited versions. All-in-all, well done!

[BigGameHunterZXP]

I really like this. Also bow builders contribute to the control of strawberry guava. Being the fact that it makes an excellent bow wood stawberry guava is a prime target for Hawaiian bowyers.

[Hawaiiherblady]

This is an important educational piece that everyone who is opposed to controlling it should see.