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July 20, 2005

Some fear tiny frog will bring down Hawaii home values

  • An economic impact study of the invasive coqui frog said living next to a major infestation could rival the experience of living next to an airport.
    • By AUDREY McAVOY
    Associated Press Writer

    SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — It's hard to imagine a tiny, 2-inch frog could cause so much harm.

    Beloved in its native Puerto Rico, the coqui frog has become a menace in Hawaii, where it suddenly appeared in the 1990s. With no natural predators, such as snakes, to keep their numbers under control, the frogs and their loud "ko-KEE" mating calls have multiplied exponentially — causing headaches for homeowners.


     
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