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Updated Worker Protection Standards Application Exclusion Zone requirements
Do your pesticide applications fall under the scope of the EPA’s Worker Protection Standard (WPS)? If so, you should take a few minutes to review...
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IDOA issues guidance on new law concerning pesticide application in rights-of-way
On January 1, 2025, a new law went into effect that could affect Illinois’ pesticide applicators working in rights-of-way areas. The Illinois...
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Pesticide applicator in-person training and testing locations and dates set for 2024-2025
The University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program has released their upcoming clinic schedule with locations that span the state....
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Revised Pesticide Safety Education publications for 2024-2025
Are you preparing to take your Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) pesticide licensing exams? If so, you should check to see if you have the...
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Pesticide applicator tests to be offered in winter 2025
OGLESBY, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam counties is offering the following testing-only sessions and certification program for pesticide applicators.  Certification is required to apply restricted-use pesticides. All sessions are offered...
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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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