Hawaiians’ Race To Stop Invasive Rhinoceros Beetle - Videos from The Weather Channel

Hawaiians’ Race To Stop Invasive Rhinoceros Beetle

September 5, 2025

Hawaiians are racing against the clock to save their beloved coconut trees from a tiny insect known as the rhinoceros coconut beetle. The invasive species has been chewing through the state’s palms for more than a decade and the state is having trouble keeping up. Watch to see what this means for one of Hawaii's most iconic trees.