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Read article: Public comment open on proposed rules on barrier mosquito treatment, school application restrictions
Public comment open on proposed rules on barrier mosquito treatment, school application restrictions
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced that rulemaking related to an amendment to the Illinois Pesticide Act, enacted in 2023, is now...
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Read article: Pesticide applicator in-person training and testing locations and dates set for 2025-2026
Pesticide applicator in-person training and testing locations and dates set for 2025-2026
The University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program has released their upcoming clinic schedule with locations that span the state....
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Read article: Continuing education units and fee adjustments for Illinois pesticide certification
Continuing education units and fee adjustments for Illinois pesticide certification
As a result of an industry-led initiative, continuing education will soon be introduced as an optional method for the recertification of pesticide...
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Read article: Know this for a simplified registration and licensure process in 2025-2026
Know this for a simplified registration and licensure process in 2025-2026
In December, the University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program will once again offer in-person training clinics. Offerings will be...

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Understanding the EPA’s final herbicide strategy
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - In August 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a new herbicide strategy aimed at better aligning with the Endangered Species Act. This new strategy will alter pesticide labels by adding extra mitigation measures that seek to reduce pesticide exposure to over...

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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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