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Read article: The Illinois Lawn Care Application Notice Act, communication is key
The Illinois Lawn Care Application Notice Act, communication is key
As a landscape professional, communicating with your clients is vital. A solid relationship built on trust can yield continuous business....
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Read article: Online training and testing closed for maintenance during September 2026
Online training and testing closed for maintenance during September 2026
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: Starting a lawn care business? Here's how to get licensed for pesticide application
Starting a lawn care business? Here's how to get licensed for pesticide application
More and more lawn care companies have emerged in recent years. Many business owners are just starting their companies and need to obtain the...
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Read article: 2026 Agrichemical container recycling program schedule
2026 Agrichemical container recycling program schedule
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced the single-day collection sites and dates for the 2026 Pesticide Container Recycling...

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Sign up open for statewide in-person pesticide applicator training clinics
URBANA, Ill. — Get ahead of an expired pesticide license by signing up for one of the in-person training and testing clinics happening across Illinois from January through April. The University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program understands that putting experience...
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...