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Philip Rozeboom

SDSU Extension IPM Coordinator

605-688-4377

Berg Agricultural Hall 228
Box 2100A
Brookings, SD 57007

Philip supports the citizens of South Dakota in his role as the SDSU Extension IPM Coordinator based at the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings.

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Also by Philip Rozeboom
A small spotted spurge weed in a lawn and a fully-grown mat of spotted spurge on a driveway.

A Surge in Spurge

Spotted spurge is a common, drought-tolerant weed known for its prostrate growth pattern, meaning it grows lying flat on the ground. This is one of the most-difficult weeds to control in lawns, gardens, and landscaping.

Sunflower moth, banded sunflower moth, and sunflower maggot adult.

Sunflower Pest Recap

During 2026, we will be producing a new weekly update on sunflower insect pest activity. This information will be attained via a sampling network of eight locations that are in central South Dakota.

Small weevil covered in dense reddish-orange hairs sitting on a green leaf.

Planting Date and Early Maturing Hybrids as Alternative Management Options for Red Sunflower Seed Weevil

Planting dates and early maturing hybrids can be use as alternative management options for Red Sunflower Seed Weevils in South Dakota.