Wildlife officials are using aerial drones to combat invasive coqui frogs in Hawaii by dumping citric acid, killing not only the frogs but their eggs and tadpoles too.
The infestation of coqui frogs was discovered by a local resident, prompting wildlife officials to utilize drones to target 13 acres of affected forest in Oahu.
Hawaii's coqui frogs lack natural predators, leading to a population explosion that threatens local ecosystems, prompting urgent action from wildlife authorities.
Originally brought to Hawaii from Puerto Rico in the 1980s, coqui frogs have significantly disrupted native wildlife by consuming essential native insects and spiders.
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