What ever happened to the rat problem in Waikiki trees?
Rats took over a landmark banyan tree in Waikiki near the police substation on Kalakaua Avenue last fall. The problem came to a head after one rat ran up Mayor Jeremy Harris’ pant leg as he inspected the site. The city immediately called a professional exterminator, No Ka Oi Termite and Pest Control, which set traps around the tree. The company cleared rats from the surfboard racks next to the Waikiki police substation to a popular bodyboarding area called “Walls,” in addition to other nearby banyan trees. Parks workers were instructed to notify the city if they saw evidence of the rat problem returning, said city spokeswoman Carol Costa. So far, she said, no sign of rats in trees. By Lori Tighe, Star-Bulletin Ever wonder what happened to a person, event or issue that has been in the news? We’ll try to find out for you if you call the City Desk at 525-8640, email to citydesk@starbulletin.com or write us at P.O. Box 3080, Honolulu 96802. Whatever happened to . . . runs Wednesdays.
