Insect Pests

Events

Good Bugs & Building Healthy Soils

April 13, 2026

County

Rock Island

Junior Master Naturalist Program at Woodstock Library

April 18, 2026

County

McHenry

Ticks in Illinois

May 4, 2026

County

Lake

Master Gardener Help Desk

May 7, 2026

County

Christian

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Blog Posts

EDDMaPs: reporting, managing, and researching invasives

Community reported data helps EDDMapS inform and drive invasive species management

April 2, 2026

EDDMapS, formerly known as The Bugwood Network, was launched 20 years ago by the University of...

Do you still need training and testing to apply pesticides?

March 25, 2026

The growing season is upon us finally! With the new green growth will also come pests unfortunately. Do you have what you need to deal with them? Do...

Public comment open on proposed rules on barrier mosquito treatment, school application restrictions

December 3, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced that rulemaking related to an amendment to the Illinois Pesticide Act, enacted in 2023, is now...

Unwanted wintertime house guests

November 23, 2025

Insects are a celebrated part of our natural ecosystems, but when they enter our homes, it’s rarely anything to celebrate. Each fall, as cold weather...

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News Releases

April 8, 2026

U of I Extension to Host Educational Programs on Illinois Ticks and Small Ruminant Management on Monday, May 4
Lake and McHenry Counties- University of Illinois Extension in Lake and McHenry Counties will host two educational programs on Monday, May 4, offering Illinois residents timely information on the movement of invasive ticks and small ruminant health and management. Dr....

Green corn leaves and stalks growing in a field on a sunny, blue sky day

February 3, 2026

Illinois Extension Crop Management Conference equips agriculturalists for upcoming growing season
URBANA, Ill. — How individuals strategize their next farming season can differ from one farmer, landowner, producer, or industry professional to the next. University of Illinois Extension’s online-only Crop...

November 18, 2025

One-day crops conference offers latest research on fertility, corn hybrids, and disease management
COVINGTON, In. - Area farmers and agricultural professionals are invited to attend a one-day crops conference featuring leading experts from Illinois and Indiana who will share the latest research and management strategies to improve crop production and profitability. The conference will be held...

View looking over the top of an engorged Asian longhorned tick in liquid

September 19, 2025

Asian longhorned ticks on the move, new detection found in Clay County
URBANA, Ill. — The invasive Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) was recently detected in a new county in Illinois, representing the third county in which it has been found following its ...

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Videos

All About Bed Bugs

The resurgence of bed bugs are making headlines globally. Join Good Growing as they delve into the pressing issue of bed bugs seemingly spiraling out of control. Are these tiny pests staging a global takeover once again? Our special guest, entomologist Dr. Kacie Athey, joins the conversation to...