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
Sheep Keds in South Dakota
Factsheet covering the lifecycle, identification and management options for Sheep Keds in South Dakota.
Management of Pyrethroid-resistant Red Sunflower Seed Weevils
Factsheet on the management strategies of Pyrethroid-resistant Red Sunflower Seed Weevils.
Ants Preparing for Another Busy Year
A wet growing season last year combined with a mild winter has boosted ant activity across the state, and we have already received numerous questions from both curious and concerned residents in South Dakota.