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Understanding new ESA label requirements for the 2026 Illinois spraying season

June 8, 2026

Spraying season has officially begun in Illinois agriculture, and this year, additional steps may be necessary to make an application due to a recent label change resulting from new Endangered Species Act (ESA) strategies. The ESA herbicide and insecticide strategies are being implemented more...

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When using pesticides, watch for wells

June 4, 2026

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If you apply pesticides, good environmental safety practices can help protect sensitive areas that influence drinking water quality. Be aware of wells and geographic conditions such as sink holes. Read and follow all label directions. Know that different product labels may contain different...

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2026 Agrichemical container recycling program schedule

June 2, 2026

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The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced the single-day collection sites and dates for the 2026 Pesticide Container Recycling Program. You can view this year’s dates and locations on...

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2026 Illinois bills concerning pesticides

April 24, 2026

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Illinois state legislators are working on several bills that, if passed, would introduce new regulations or restrictions on pesticide use in the state. Most of these bills will not make it out of their respective legislative committees, but some have strong support in the Illinois House and Senate...

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Household hazardous material collection events scheduled for spring 2026

April 7, 2026

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Spring is the perfect time for cleaning your chemical storage area and disposing of any old or unwanted pesticides. To assist with this effort, the Illinois EPA will hold one-day household hazardous waste collections. Their schedule for this spring has been released to the public. Please note, all...

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Do you still need training and testing to apply pesticides?

March 25, 2026

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The growing season is upon us finally! With the new green growth will also come pests unfortunately. Do you have what you need to deal with them? Do you still need to obtain your Illinois pesticide applicator or operator license? Only a couple in-person pesticide safety education clinics remain and...

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Promoting safety awareness and practices: February’s National Pesticide Safety Education Month

January 30, 2026

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February is National Pesticide Safety Education Month, and the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), the American Phytopathological Society (APS), and the Entomological Society of America (ESA) are inviting you to participate in promoting pesticide safety awareness and practices during February...

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Answers to common questions about pesticide licensing, training, and testing

January 23, 2026

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You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers. Here are some of the more frequent questions we get from Illinois pesticide applicators. Don’t see what you are looking for? Let us know what you are wondering about. Also, a lot of information...

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Public comment open on proposed rules on barrier mosquito treatment, school application restrictions

December 3, 2025

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The Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced that rulemaking related to an amendment to the Illinois Pesticide Act, enacted in 2023, is now open for public comment. This amendment focuses on regulating residential barrier mosquito treatments, beyond what exists for most other types of...

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Pesticide applicator in-person training and testing locations and dates set for 2025-2026

December 2, 2025

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The University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program has released their upcoming clinic schedule with locations that span the state. Offerings will be similar to that of recent years although quite limited compared to when in-person was the only option. If you are interested in attending...

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