Trees & Shrubs
The United States is the world’s leading producer and consumer of forest products and accounts for about one-fourth of the world’s production and consumption.
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Fruit Variety: 2019 Recommendations for South Dakota
The varieties listed in this publication were selected on the basis of general availability to the consumer and upon their known reliability, including disease resistance, for general growing conditions in South Dakota.
Japanese Beetles
Japanese Beetles (Popillia japonica) are pest beetles feed on trees, ornamental plants and food crops.
What’s Buzzing in the Trees?
Each summer we hear a droning buzz that comes from the trees. Many residents of South Dakota attribute this noise to locusts. But that isn’t what is making the buzzing sound! The insects responsible for the buzz are actually called cicadas
Grasshoppers: When to Manage Them in a Yard and Garden
Grasshopper populations are elevated in Central South Dakota. Some of the concerns regarding these large grasshopper populations is that they are feeding on trees, gardens and almost everything in between.
What Are These Shiny Beetles in My Yard and Why Are They Eating Everything?
Japanese beetles are very bad news for anyone with a garden. They are polyphagous insect pests, which simply means they feed on many different host plants.
What Is Feeding on My Lilac Bushes?
There have been multiple reports of mysterious defoliation occurring on lilac bushes.The defoliation is often described as notches showing up around the edges of the leaves, resembling the edge of a saw blade.
Trees for Abandoned Feedlots
Finding trees to plant over former feedlots or surrounding existing ones is not an easy task.
Black Vine Weevils Becoming Active
Black vine weevils are now showing up across the state. It is typical for the adult beetles to emerge in early summer and begin feeding on plant foliage. They primarily feed on lilacs and yews, both common landscape shrubs. Although the adults cause minimal damage, their larvae feed on the roots and can occasionally be a threat to ornamental plants, especially those grown in pots or containers.
Plant and Weed Resources
Consult these resources for answers to common plant and weed issues, including: plant characteristics, plant problems (diseases, insects, and abiotic), plant selection and management, and weed identification and control.