Invasive species in Hawaii and health-related problems. The introduction of mosquitoes to Hawaii has resulted in the spread of avian malaria, and increases the risk of dengue and west Nile virus (not known to be in Hawaii yet). Other native species can be affected by invasive species diseases as well, such as the once-dominant koa tree being killed by koa wilt, which is believed to have been brought into Hawaii on an ornamental acacia plant, and the 'ohi'a tree, now being affected by Rapid Ohia Death. Invasive predators can severely reduce the population sizes of native species, or even drive them extinct, because native
Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa King-to Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa (), commonly known as Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa or simply pei pa koa (), is a traditional Chinese natural herbal remedy used for the relief of sore throat, coughs, hoarseness and aphonia. It is a throat demulcent and expectorant. In the name of the company, "king-to" means "capital", referring to Peking and "nin jiom" means "in memory of my mother"; hence, it stresses the important virtue of filial piety. "Pei pa koa" means "loquat syrup". The product is marketed under the brand name Cap Ibu dan Anak (Malay