CNAS Research & Extension

Marianas Varroa mites might not carry virus

The College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) at UOG is uncovering some very interesting information about honeybee health in the Marianas. Chris Rosario, research associate with the Western Pacific Tropical Research Center at CNAS has been surveying bees on Guam and in the region as part of the Honeybee Health Survey funded by USDA-APHIS. […]

The Dirt on Packaged Rhino Beetles

Seeds, insects, earthworms, parasitic worms, mushrooms and more can be found in soil. It is for this very reason that Guam law prohibits the importation of soil into the territory, in order to keep out unwanted invasive plants and animals. The College of Natural and Applied Sciences Extension and Outreach personnel at the University of […]

Phase 2 “One Community Guam” – Workforce Development

2nd Annual “One Community Guam” Conference:Employment and ReentryConnecting Employers and Their Employees with Government OpportunitiesFriday, July 01, 2016Guam Hilton Resort & Spa, Tumon For the second year, representatives from the Economic and Community Systems (ECS) section of the Cooperative Extension Service attended the “One Community Guam” Conference organized by the U.S. Attorney’s Office Districts of […]

GovGuam, UOG and USDA Cooperate to Prevent Arrival of Invasive Species Hitch-hiking on FestPac Materials

Several invasive species have been intercepted in materials imported in support of the Pacific Festival of the Arts currently being held on Guam. In the latest incidence, on May 21, officers of the Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency intercepted live insects on coconut leaves shipped from Rota Island. A small leaf sample, with insects attached, […]

CNAS publishes free e-book for FESTPAC

In celebration of the Festival of the Pacific Arts, the College of Natural and Applied Sciences is offering a free e-book. Flora and Fauna of Guam introduces interesting facts about plants and animals, some of which are found only in the Mariana Islands. Visually stunning photographs document magnificent mantas, endangered snails, and rare plants taken by CNAS professors, […]

GuVOAD Hosts Special Event

The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) forwarded an invitation to CES-ECS announcing a community engagement session with the Guam Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (GuVOAD).  GuVOAD hosted Rev. David Myers, Director of the Department of Homeland Security, Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.  Rev. Myers is also a Senior Advisor to the FEMA Administrator.  The […]

CNAS has the expertise to help you grow a community garden

Extension agents at the University of Guam College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) work with the public to assist with finding information about healthy food choices, how to grow plants and vegetables, how to trap coconut rhinoceros beetles, and more. Extension Associate Phoebe Wall has been helping various individuals and groups around the island […]

CNAS Scientists Receive Grant Awards

University of Guam, College of Natural & Applied Sciences (CNAS) researchers and extension agents were recently awarded $160,000 in several grants that will assist Guam farmers, gardeners and coconut lovers. The monies were allocated from the USDA Farm Bill 2016 Plant Pest and Disease and Disaster Prevention Program. Dr. Robert Schlub and his team (Roger […]

Radio rhinos: CNAS scientist and colleagues tag coconut rhinoceros beetles

Coconut rhinoceros beetles were first discovered on Guam in 2007. Adults kill palms when they bore into crowns to feed on sap. Rhino beetle larvae feed only on dead plant material at breeding sites and they do no damage. In order to eradicate rhino beetles, all breeding sites must be found and destroyed. Four dogs […]