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Elm zigzag sawfly larva
Illinois Invasive: Elm Zigzag Sawfly
The elm zigzag sawfly (Aproceros leucopoda) is an invasive pest of elm trees (Ulmus spp.) that was first detected in Illinois in July 2024...
Columbine in the garden: Beauty, pollinators, and the battle with leafminers. Columbine plants with green leaves and red and yellow flowers
Columbine in the garden: Beauty, pollinators, and the battle with leafminers
Columbines are popular garden plants. They can be found in a variety of colors, ranging from red, pink, yellow, white, purple, and blue, and they can...
A black cutworm larva.
Black cutworm in corn: Identification, impact, and control strategies, part two
This post is the second of a two-part series on black cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) and its impact on corn producers in Illinois. Part one discussed...
A black cutworm larva.
Black cutworm in corn: Identification, impact, and control strategies, part one
Corn is a cornerstone of agriculture in Illinois, playing a vital role in both the state's economy and the livelihoods of its farmers. As planting...
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Tiny aphid insects crawling along plant leaves and stems.
Managing pests in the garden
URBANA, Ill. — Warm weather has arrived, and plants are starting to green up and bloom. That also means weeds, insects, and diseases are starting to become active too. As the saying goes, the only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes, and for gardeners, pests are also included in the...
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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...

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