Insecticide

Insecticide

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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...
American burying beetle
Draft Insecticide Strategy released by EPA
EPA release and described strategy         On July 25, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA...
annual bluegrass weevils
Emergence of a new Illinois turf pest: The annual bluegrass weevil
Infestations of the domestic turf pest, annual bluegrass weevil (ABW), Listronotus maculicollis, have officially been identified in Northern...
close up of damage from squash vine borer
Squash Vine Borer has arrived
As the growing season continues, squash vine borer has made its way to the tri-county area. Squash vine borer typically emerges in late June and 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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