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What Is Eating the Leaves on My Potato Plants?
Colorado potato beetles are currently active in South Dakota. These beetles are a major pest of potatoes and other members of the nightshade family, including tomatoes, peppers and eggplants.
Redheaded Flea Beetles Are Active in South Dakota
Redheaded flea beetles are now active in soybean. Although they haven’t caused significant defoliation yet, their activity should be monitored, as other defoliating insects are also present in soybean.
Sod Webworms Causing Issues in Stressed Lawns
Sod webworm moths have been very active during the last couple of weeks. These small moths are an indicator of the potential for lawncare issues to come.
True Armyworm Caterpillars Spotted in South Dakota
While scouting this week we observed some very small true armyworm caterpillars. Every year these caterpillars pose a threat to wheat fields, and the best way to stay ahead of them is to start scouting before defoliation is done.
Soybean Gall Midge Larvae Detected in South Dakota Soybean
Soybean gall midge larvae have been detected in southeastern South Dakota. Although the infestations probably won’t result in plant death in many fields in 2022, the infestations could be a source for soybean gall midge adults in 2023.
Hessian Fly: Preventing Outbreaks in Wheat
Hessian flies (Mayetiola destructor) are tiny, gnat-like flies. Their larvae are considered serious pests of wheat and occasional pests of barley and rye.
An identification guide for Home and Building Arthropod Pests - Insects, Spiders and Other Invaders in South Dakota
Identification guide to assist with identification and management of home and building arthropod pests (insects, spiders and other invaders).
An identification guide for Common Spiders in South Dakota
Identification guide to assist with identification and management of common spiders.
An identification guide for Sunflower Insect Pests in South Dakota
Identification guide to assist with insect identification and management in sunflowers.
Squash Bugs Are Active in South Dakota
Squash bugs are an insect pest that everyone dreads finding in their garden. If left unmanaged, injury caused by their extensive feeding can kill infested squash and cucurbit plants.