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Individual Plant Treatments to Control Woody Invasives

July 31, 2024

The Consequences of Agricultural Chemical Trespass into Illinois Ecosystems

August 7, 2024

Blog Posts

adult spotted lanternfly on tree-of-heaven

Here’s what to do if you find spotted lanternfly

June 21, 2024

In a summer when many feel like they have been ambushed by cicadas, it’s easy to forget that the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) has...

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May 31, 2024

The Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) at the University of Illinois has recently expanded...

Personal Protective Equipment and Sprayer

Maintaining personal protective equipment

May 29, 2024

At this time of year, when pesticides are commonly being used, it is important to take the time to properly clean and maintain Personal Protective...

New pesticide laws around schools

May 8, 2024

Illinois pesticide applicators should familiarize themselves with two new laws that restrict pesticide applications around schools. The intent of...

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News Releases

A collection of small Asian longhorned ticks on a leaf

May 17, 2024

Report Asian longhorned ticks to help track invasive pest that threatens livestock
URBANA, Ill. — The invasive Asian longhorned tick, which can pose a health risk for humans, animals, and livestock, has been found in Illinois for the first time. Residents of west central Illinois are advised to watch out for and report sightings of this new pest. The Asian...

April 24, 2024

Local Extension conference aimed to help farmland owners stay competitive in current market
Modern agriculture is a complex, highly technical, and competitive business environment. In Central Illinois, a large percentage of farmland is owned by someone who does not farm the land and relies heavily on others to understand the details. University of Illinois Extension and Illinois...

Large group of people sitting in pesticide training clinic session.

January 29, 2024

Sign up for in-person pesticide applicator training clinics, testing across Illinois
URBANA, Ill. — Certain pesticide applications require that the applicator be licensed and certified. It is important to ensure this training and certification is done before making a pesticide application. Putting understanding, experience, safety, awareness, and knowledge to the test helps...

January 17, 2024

Pesticide Safety Education Program Testing Dates
University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit is offering the following Testing-Only sessions and certification program for private pesticide applicators. Certification is required to apply restricted use pesticides. The sessions are in cooperation with the Illinois...

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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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