Insect Pests

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7 terms to know about invasive species (and some to avoid)

April 26, 2024

Effective communication in invasive species management relies on consistent and accurate terminology. Confusion is a problem when terms are not...

Management recommendations of periodical cicadas for commercial tree fruit growers

April 29, 2024

As you have probably heard, very soon our state will be host to two broods of periodical cicadas. Here in Illinois, we actually have five broods of...

Cicada-mania FAQ: Answering your periodical cicada questions for the 2024 dual emergence

April 12, 2024

Cicada-mania has been building to almost mythical levels in 2024. Nearly every story on my news feed references this historic event about to occur in...

Cicadas are coming!

April 8, 2024

With all the media frenzy around this year’s upcoming cicada emergence, what can we really expect? Let Extension help you separate fact from fiction...

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News Releases

Recent quarter-sized holes in the soil made by periodical cicadas

April 19, 2024

Enjoy the silence. Cicadas are coming
If you haven't heard the buzz, you will soon. Billions of periodical cicadas are coming, and University of Illinois Extension is sharing information to help track their moves before emergence. “Historically speaking, 2024 is a big year for...

March 5, 2024

Cicadas 2024 — A Once in a Lifetime Experience
Join Illinois Extension and Nicholas Conservatory on Wednesday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Nicholas Conservatory for a lively program: Cicadas 2024 — A Once in a Lifetime Experience. Learn more about the upcoming May and June appearances of Broods XIII and XIX, the life cycle of...

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February 20, 2024

New study finds Extension offices have vital role in fight against growing number of tick bites
URBANA, Ill. — A tick bite can happen anywhere: a park, your backyard, a farm field. The uncertainty can be scary. Do you pull it out? How? What do you do with the tick? What if you get sick? A call, email, or visit to the local University of Illinois Extension office can help provide...

December 5, 2023

Discover how small actions can have a big impact with Everyday Environment series
URBANA, Ill. — Reconnect with nature this winter. Explore the impacts of the newest invasive species in Illinois, discover ways to protect waterways from nutrient pollution, and turn out the lights to explore dark skies with the...

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Videos

Spring Thaw Ticks, Disease, Public Health, and Landscaping Practices (2020)

Rediscovering Illinois Dragonflies and Damselflies

From Dragonflies to Damselflies, Illinois Extension is here to help.

Join University of Illinois Extension and Amy Janik of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center in this info-packed Wilderness Wednesday webinar sponsored...