Insecticide

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Western corn rootworm larvae in soil
Managing western corn rootworm while maintaining Bt efficacy
The Western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera) is often considered the most damaging pest to U.S. corn. While the adults can...
insect pests on clover plant
Winter insect pest control
As winter is upon us, there are things that growers can do to deal with winter pests. Of course, this is particularly important in winter production...
Colorado potato beetle
Why insects resist: The underlying mechanisms of insecticide resistance
Here at the Pesticide Safety Education Program, we discuss pesticide resistance topics, such as rotating pesticide chemistries, utilizing thresholds...
German Cockroach female adult
DIY spray and aerosol products likely to fail in German cockroach control
German cockroaches are one of the most problematic insect pests to manage. They typically infest apartment buildings and multifamily homes, which can...
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Get rid of weeds and insects at home without pesticides
URBANA, Ill. – It finally happened; your garden’s first tomato is ready to harvest. Bright red and plump, you can practically taste it, but on closer inspection someone already has. Do you dig out the trusty bottle of insecticide? Not so fast, says...

Videos

Living with Japanese Beetles

Japanese beetles are one of the most destructive ornamental pests found in Illinois, and unfortunately they’re here to stay. Join Extension Horticulture Educator, Ken Johnson as he discusses Japanese beetles, as well as ways you can manage them in your own landscape.

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