Are you planning to take a pesticide certification exam this year? You’ll want to plan accordingly on testing day. Be sure to bring proper identification so that you aren’t turned away at the door. The Illinois Department of Agriculture has recently updated their list of acceptable forms of...
For the first time in 221 years, periodical cicada brood XIII and brood XIX will emerge at the same time!
A periodical cicada emergence can be an exciting event to witness! Periodical cicadas emerge from roughly mid-May until late-June, so be ready for a wild start to summer. This is a great time...
If you plan to attend a University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program training clinic for the first time since 2020, you will likely notice that we have updated our registration system. Among the many improvements, the new system allows...
The University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program has released their upcoming clinic schedule. While locations span the state, the number of clinics are fewer than experienced previously. If you are interested in attending an in-person clinic, be sure to register early as seating is...
The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is a regulation intended to reduce the risks of illness or injury resulting from occupational exposures to pesticides used in the production of agricultural plants. WPS requires agricultural employers and commercial pesticide handler employers to provide...
In December, the University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program will once again offer in-person training clinics. Seats will be quite limited compared to the pre-COVID years, so plan accordingly. Additionally, our online training modules will be available for those who prefer this...
The Illinois Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce some new faces to the Bureau of Environmental Programs.
We are excited to have them on board and hope that you have the opportunity to meet them at one of the various clinic locations this winter.
Source: Maria Turner, Illinois...
In 2023, the Illinois Department of Agriculture along with the Illinois Department of Public Health conducted an agricultural/structural pesticide clean sweep program collection for the residents of Bond, Clinton, Fayette, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, and St. Clair...
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDA) has confirmed the first detection of spotted lanternfly (Lycorma deliculata) in Illinois. This invasive pest has been in the US since 2014 but has been working its way across the mid-Atlantic states finally reaching the Midwest and the Land of...
Now is the time to get rid of any old or unwanted pesticides in your chemical storage area. The Illinois EPA one-day household hazardous waste collection schedule for this fall has been released to the public. Please note, all one-day collections require pre-registration. More information can be...
