The state wants to declare war on another invasive species — parakeets — that have been spreading disease, decimating native fruits, and stripping fruit trees on Kauai, among other harms. It may be hard to hate the cute, colorful rose ring parakeet — unless you’re a farmer whose crops are being devoured by their swarms.

<p>The state wants to declare war on another invasive species — parakeets — that have been spreading disease, decimating native fruits, and stripping fruit trees on Kauai, among other harms. It may be hard to hate the cute, colorful rose ring parakeet — unless you’re a farmer whose crops are being devoured by their swarms.</p>

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