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Read article: Unintended herbicide injury on trees: A growing concern
Unintended herbicide injury on trees: A growing concern
Overall, certified pesticide applicators do an excellent job keeping pesticides on target to protect crop yield and the aesthetics of various...
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Read article: Online training and testing unavailable beginning August 31
Online training and testing unavailable beginning August 31
The summer field season is underway and Illinois applicators and operators are doing what they do best!  With the training and testing season...
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Read article: Paraquat certification valid 3 years: Are you due for training?
Paraquat certification valid 3 years: Are you due for training?
Just a quick reminder that Paraquat users are required to participate in product training every three years. EPA requires that Paraquat applicators...
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Read article: Tips to help employees succeed
Tips to help employees succeed
You finally found the right people to help complete your workforce. You are showing them what needs to be done and where. But are you helping them to...

News Releases

In-person PSEP Private Applicator Test is Jan 24 in Milan, IL
(MILAN, Ill.)  University of Illinois Extension is offering an in-person private applicator PSEP test only on Tues., January 24 at their Rock Island County office located at 321 W 2nd Ave., Milan, IL. There will be two session to choose from: 9 a.m. – noon, or 1 – 4 p.m. Seating capacity is...
Illinois pesticide program honored by national association
ST. LOUIS – A team of Illinois Extension pesticide safety education experts received a national award from The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance during its annual conference held virtually in February. The Program Innovation Award...

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Duane Friend

Duane Friend

State Master Naturalist Coordinator and Climate Change Specialist