As the SDSU Extension Field Crop Entomologist Adam serves South Dakota stakeholders by addressing insect pest issues in field crops. He conducts applied research that focuses on corn, soybean, wheat and sunflower. Additionally, he assists the other extension entomologists to address questions pertaining to insect questions for the home and garden, urban insect pests and general entomology questions.
Adam Varenhorst
Associate Professor & SDSU Extension Field Crop Entomologist
Also by Adam Varenhorst
True Armyworm Caterpillars Spotted in South Daktoa Wheat
This past week we received reports and observed true armyworm caterpillars in winter wheat and other small grains. These pests will likely feed for another week or so and can cause defoliation injury.
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Field School
SDSU Extension will host a free Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Field School on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CDT at the SDSU Volga Research Farm (21200-, 21298 464th Ave., Volga, SD 57071). The farm is located about 2 miles south of Volga.
Bean Leaf Beetles Are Active in South Dakota
It’s important to remember early season scouting for bean leaf beetle defoliation. At this time, overwintering bean leaf beetles reach the adult life stage, and they emerge in with an appetite.