Amanda Bachmann

SDSU Extension Urban Entomology Field Specialist

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A brown spider with black markings resting on top of wooden baseboard along a wall.

Spider-Proofing Your Home This Fall

During fall, spiders often try to find safe places to escape the cooler weather. Unsurprisingly, a warm cozy home is often high on their list. Thankfully, there are some simple steps you can take to help prevent spiders, and other arthropods, from invading your home.

Group of people watching a presentation during at pesticide applicator training
Oct 20 - 21

Pine Ridge & Rosebud Pesticide Applicator Training

SDSU Extension will host a pesticide applicator training provided to the Pine Ridge and Rosebud communities, held at Crossroads Inn & Annex (102 1st Ave, Martin, SD 57551) on October 20 and 21, 2026.

Grain storage bin.

Steps to Prevent Stored Grain Infestations

As fall harvest is approaching it is important to ensure that grain bins are prepared in the best possible manner to prevent insect infestations.

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