605-394-1722
SDSU West River Research and Extension
711 N Creek Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703
Patrick serves the citizens of South Dakota as an SDSU Extension Entomology Field Specialist based in Rapid City.
Patrick Wagner
SDSU Extension Entomology Field Specialist
Also by Patrick Wagner
Straw Itch Mites
Factsheet on the lifecycle, identification, human impact, veterinary significance and management of straw itch mites.
Banded Sunflower Moth
Factsheet on the identification, lifecycle, scouting and economic impact of the Banded Sunflower Moth.
Sunflower Pest Recap
During 2026, we will be producing a new weekly update on sunflower insect pest activity. This information will be attained via a sampling network of eight locations that are in central South Dakota.