Island life: Tiny but loud

An invasive coqui frog is seen on a monstera leaf. The distinctive “KO-kee” call that gives the frog its name can reach 100 decibels, louder than many power tools and lawn equipment, and can be very disruptive for residents in infested areas, according to the Big Island Invasive Species Council. For more information on this pest, including prevention and control, visit https://www.biisc.org/pest/coqui. (Terri Brache/Community contributor)

An invasive coqui frog is seen on a monstera leaf. The distinctive “KO-kee” call that gives the frog its name can reach 100 decibels, louder than many power tools and lawn equipment, and can be very disruptive for residents in infested areas, according to the Big Island Invasive Species Council. For more information on this pest, including prevention and control, visit https://www.biisc.org/pest/coqui.