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![Tick that is dark brown to black in color with a reddish-orange abdomen.](/sites/default/files/2019-05/W-00227-01-blacklegged-tick-female.png)
An identification guide to common Ticks of South Dakota
A guide to identifying common ticks in South Dakota
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Soybean Aphids in South Dakota
Factsheet on Soybean Aphids in South Dakota
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Grasshopper Mites in South Dakota
Fact sheet that covers the ectoparasite grasshopper mites.
![Mosquito with darker coloration and mosquito with white band on proboscis.](/sites/default/files/2019-06/W-00299-01-mosquitoes-south-dakota-species.jpg)
Be Ready for Mosquitos
With the very wet 2019 spring and recent rains, it inevitable that mosquito populations will be high this year. Although there are over 20 species of mosquitoes that call South Dakota home, there are really only two species that account for the majority of observed individuals.
![Two mosquitoe samples side-by-side. The one on the left is labeled "A". The right one is labeled "B".](/sites/default/files/2019-04/W-M8246-00-mosquitoes-south-dakota-species.jpg)
Know Your Mosquitoes to Protect Yourself
Mosquito trapping efforts across the state in the last seven years showed that there are over 20 species of mosquitoes occurring in South Dakota, yet only two species dominate the surveillance data: Aedes vexans and Culex tarsalis.
![An orange beetle with black spots and a white head sitting on a green leaf](/sites/default/files/2018-12/W-00025-05-multicolored-asian-lady-beetle.jpg)
Lady Beetles of South Dakota
A guide for monitoring, properly identify, and promoting the growth of lady beetles.
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2024 4-H Camp Policies and Releases
View Policies and Releases for 2024 4-H camps and conferences.
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Emerald Ash Borer Life Cycle in South Dakota
This fact sheet is a general description of the emerald ash borer life cycle in South Dakota.
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An identification guide for Alfalfa Insect Pests in South Dakota
Pictorial guide for common insect pests of alfalfa in South Dakota