RFP 25-04-PI requests proposals from farmers, ranchers, and researchers that have experience with mitigating and controlling TLSB in Hawaiʻi County. Knowledge relating to effective control methods of TLSB is paramount to the success of this project. Research into TLSB control methods and integrated pest management may also be considered in this RFP. Proposals shall recommend a control project to treat and research TLSB to determine the most cost effective and efficient means to control TLSB populations. Priority will be given to farmers, ranchers, and researchers that have experience with treating and/or direct research on pest management of TLSB. HDOA will prioritize offers who are able to demonstrate the ability to treat large areas of infested land to reduce the overall impact of TLSB. Priority will also be given to researchers providing overall guidance to industry dealing with TLSB. Sharing treatment protocols, evaluations, data, and recommendations to a broader audience will provide a larger overall impact than small scale experiments.
