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Biocontrol Agents: Brown Lacewings
With so many insect pests causing concern for both gardeners and farmers, it’s important to know which ones are on our side. In this article, we focus on the brown lacewing and the beneficial role it plays within the landscape.
What’s Causing the Tiny Holes on My Tomato Leaves?
Flea beetles are once again causing issues for gardeners across South Dakota. These herbivorous beetles can be a pest of many different garden plants, including tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash and lettuce.
Squash Vine Borer Activity Estimates: June 10, 2022
Although gardening is well underway in South Dakota, squash vine borers should not be an issue for at least another week. See our latest activity estimates based on conditions around the state.
Common Stalk Borer Activity Estimate: June 9, 2022
In some areas of South Dakota, we have reached enough degree days that common stalk borer caterpillars will begin moving into corn from weedy hosts along the edges of fields.
Green Lacewings: Beneficial Predators for Both Small and Large-Scale Landscapes
Many insect species are beneficial to landscapes, and some are even reared in large quantities to be released as biological control agents. In this article, we will focus on one of those insects, the green lacewing.
Bean Leaf Beetles Active in South Dakota
Soybeans in South Dakota are being targeted by the overwintering population of bean leaf beetles. See our latest activity report from around the state, along with scouting and management recommendations.
Alfalfa Weevil Larvae Are Active in South Dakota
Alfalfa weevil larvae have been confirmed in alfalfa fields in South Dakota, which means it is time to start scouting fields more regularly. Learn some tips and consideration for scouting your fields.
Alfalfa Weevil Activity Prediction Update: May 26, 2022
Throughout the state, all alfalfa fields should be scouted weekly to ensure that large populations of alfalfa weevils do not cause excessive defoliation like what we observed in 2021.
Alfalfa Weevil Activity Prediction Update: May 18, 2022
At this point in the season, all alfalfa fields should be scouted weekly to ensure that large populations of alfalfa weevils do not cause excessive defoliation.
Seedcorn Maggot Degree Day Activity Estimates: May 26, 2022
Many areas in South Dakota have reached peak emergence for the second generation of seed corn maggots, while others are still approaching it.