When humans encounter pollinators such as bees, birds and butterflies out doing their thing, we typically leave them alone. That’s often not the case when people encounter some of the less “friendly” looking pollinators like wasps, bats, beetles and ants.
When it comes to wasps, South Dakota State University Extension Urban Entomology Field Specialist Dr. Amanda Bachmann says do…not…panic.
Bachmann says like many insects, wasps would prefer that people left them alone.
In addition to being pollinators, Bachmann says wasps prey on pesky insects in your garden.
One source of information for people with questions about pollinators or fall lawn and garden topics is the SDSU Extension Garden Hotline. The free service connects local gardeners with experts who offer research-based advice on lawn care, plant diseases, insect pests, trees and weed identification.
Open seasonally:
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Pierre Regional Center: Call 605-773-8129 or Email sdsu.gardenscentral@sdstate.edu
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Aberdeen Regional Center: Call 605-626-2876 or Email sdsu.gardensnorth@sdstate.edu
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Rapid City Regional Center: Call 605-394-6814 or Email sdsu.gardenswest@sdstate.edu
Open year-round:
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Brookings open year-round: Call 605-690-9447 or Email sdsu.gardenseast@sdstate.edu
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Online (South Dakota only) by filling out the form on the SDSU Extension Problems and Solutions page, https://extension.sdstate.edu/garden-yard/problems-and-solutions
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