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Patrick Wagner

SDSU Extension Entomology Field Specialist

Also by Patrick Wagner
A brown spider with black markings resting on top of wooden baseboard along a wall.

Spider-Proofing Your Home This Fall

During fall, spiders often try to find safe places to escape the cooler weather. Unsurprisingly, a warm cozy home is often high on their list. Thankfully, there are some simple steps you can take to help prevent spiders, and other arthropods, from invading your home.

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

Trap Cropping as an Alternative Management Option for Red Sunflower Seed Weevils in the Dakotas

Learn how trap cropping can be used as an alternative management option for red sunflower seed weevils.

Grain storage bin.

Steps to Prevent Stored Grain Infestations

As fall harvest is approaching it is important to ensure that grain bins are prepared in the best possible manner to prevent insect infestations.