Insecticide

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pesticide containers on a shelf
Read article: Household hazardous material collection events scheduled for fall 2025
Household hazardous material collection events scheduled for fall 2025
Now is the time to get rid of any old or unwanted pesticides in your chemical storage area. The Illinois EPA one-day household hazardous waste...
Karner blue butterfly
Read article: Final insecticide strategy brings major changes for applicators
Final insecticide strategy brings major changes for applicators
On April 29, 2025, the EPA published its final ...
Elm zigzag sawfly larva
Read article: Illinois invasive: Elm zigzag sawfly
Illinois invasive: Elm zigzag sawfly
The elm zigzag sawfly (Aproceros leucopoda) is an invasive pest of elm trees (Ulmus spp.) that was first detected in Illinois in July 2024...
pesticide containers on a shelf
Read article: Spring cleaning of pesticide storage areas
Spring cleaning of pesticide storage areas
For many, spring is an opportunity to deep clean and organize homes, offices and other areas that have become cluttered over the winter and previous...

News Releases

Get rid of weeds and insects at home without pesticides
URBANA, Ill. – It finally happened; your garden’s first tomato is ready to harvest. Bright red and plump, you can practically taste it, but on closer inspection someone already has. Do you dig out the trusty bottle of insecticide? Not so fast, says...

Videos

Living with Japanese Beetles

Japanese beetles are one of the most destructive ornamental pests found in Illinois, and unfortunately they’re here to stay. Join Extension Horticulture Educator, Ken Johnson as he discusses Japanese beetles, as well as ways you can manage them in your own landscape.