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Amanda Bachmann

SDSU Extension Urban Entomology Field Specialist

Also by Amanda Bachmann

A country garden with four raised garden beds.

New season of SDSU Extension Garden Hour starts May 5

April 23, 2026

The latest season of Garden Hour, South Dakota State University Extension’s popular webinar series for gardeners, will start on May 5, 2026.

Ants on a sidewalk next to some green grass.

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.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
May 26

Garden Hour

Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.