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Read article: Quicker check-in process for Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program clinics
Quicker check-in process for Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program clinics
If you plan to attend a University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program training clinic...
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Read article: Pesticide applicator in-person training and testing locations and dates set for 2023-2024
Pesticide applicator in-person training and testing locations and dates set for 2023-2024
The University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program has released their upcoming clinic schedule. While locations span the state, the number...
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Read article: WPS pesticide safety training requirements refresher: Illinois
WPS pesticide safety training requirements refresher: Illinois
The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is a regulation intended to reduce the risks of illness or injury resulting from occupational exposures to...
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Read article: Know this for a simplified registration and licensure process
Know this for a simplified registration and licensure process
In December, the University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program will once again offer in-person training clinics. Seats will be quite...

News Releases

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Tank-mixing herbicides may not be enough to avoid herbicide resistance
URBANA, Ill. — Eight years ago, University of Illinois and USDA-ARS scientists turned weed control on its head. More and more herbicide resistant weeds were popping up, and the pest plants were getting harder to kill. It was clear farmers could no longer rely on the same chemicals year after...

Videos

Tips for Pollinators and Favorite Plants

We give helpful tips for helping out pollinators plus our favorite pollinator plants. Plus, tons of resources if you’re looking to include pollinator habitat in your landscape.

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Invasive Garlic Mustard Research Update for Land Managers

Garlic mustard is a high-priority invasive plant that harms native forest ecosystems in Illinois. Researchers from University of Illinois and University of Wisconsin collaborated to test at what growth stage herbicides can be used on garlic mustard and still stop the plants from producing viable...

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