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New minimum age requirement for Illinois pesticide licenses on the horizon

April 5, 2024

Do you have a pesticide applicator license? If so, how old were you when you first obtained your license? Is it safe to assume that your first applicator license wasn’t as memorable or exciting as getting your first driver’s license? Both licenses come with a significant responsibility and a...

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Pesticide applicators should familiarize themselves with EPA’s Bulletins Live! Two system

April 2, 2024

By now, many pesticide users (particularly those who have applied dicamba or 2,4-D on soybean) may have seen newer pesticide label language concerning requirements to protect endangered species. Those who haven’t yet, will soon as this language will be added with new registrations and registration...

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New pesticide licensing fee schedule in place

March 4, 2024

You may have noticed that the pesticide licensing fees increased this year. For some background as to why this increase was necessary, we turned to Brad Beaver, Bureau Chief of Environmental Programs at the Illinois Department of Agriculture. According to...

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Illinois Department of Agriculture announces improvements to search tool for pesticide licensing and product registration

March 4, 2024

Have you ever found yourself needing to verify that you or any of your employees are fully licensed? Or perhaps you are in need of information on a product’s registration status? The Illinois Department of Agriculture’s website can now assist with your needs thanks to a powerful yet easy to use...

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Illinois Department of Agriculture updates identification requirements for pesticide certification and licensing

February 24, 2024

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...

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Periodical cicadas of brood XIII and brood XIX emerge at same time!

February 9, 2024

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...

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Quicker check-in process for Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program clinics

November 10, 2023

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 us to use barcode scanners to...

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Pesticide applicator in-person training and testing locations and dates set for 2023-2024

November 8, 2023

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...

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WPS pesticide safety training requirements refresher: Illinois

October 23, 2023

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...

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Know this for a simplified registration and licensure process

October 6, 2023

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...

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New minimum age requirement for Illinois pesticide licenses on the horizon

Pesticide applicators should familiarize themselves with EPA’s Bulletins Live! Two system

New pesticide licensing fee schedule in place

Illinois Department of Agriculture announces improvements to search tool for pesticide licensing and product registration

Illinois Department of Agriculture updates identification requirements for pesticide certification and licensing

Periodical cicadas of brood XIII and brood XIX emerge at same time!

Quicker check-in process for Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program clinics

Pesticide applicator in-person training and testing locations and dates set for 2023-2024

WPS pesticide safety training requirements refresher: Illinois

Know this for a simplified registration and licensure process

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