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Do you still need training and testing to apply pesticides?

March 25, 2026

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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Welcome, Jonathan Jackson!

September 25, 2025

Pesticide News

The Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) at the University of Illinois has recently filled a much needed, vacant position. We are excited to announce that Jonathan Jackson is PSEP’s new program assistant. Jonathan will be responsible for...

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Jean Miles retires after 28 years with Pesticide Safety Education Program

September 25, 2025

Pesticide News

Jean Miles never liked any attention being placed on her, but she deserves some. She quietly retired this past March just as our busy clinic season was winding down. Jean first joined the Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) as extra help in 1997...

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Training and testing options for the remainder of the pesticide application season

April 4, 2025

Pesticide News

Do you still need to obtain your Illinois pesticide applicator or operator license? Now that the in-person pesticide safety education clinics have concluded, you may be wondering what your options are for training and testing. See below to get you well on your way to becoming certified.Training...

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Online training and testing closed for maintenance until October 2024

September 4, 2024

Pesticide News

As the spray season is winding down for many Illinois pesticide applicators, the training and testing season has also slowed way down for The University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDA). The month of September is the perfect...

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Periodical cicadas of brood XIII and brood XIX emerge at same time!

February 9, 2024

Pesticide News

For the first time in 221 years, periodical cicada brood XIII and brood XIX will emerge at the same time! A periodical cicada emergence can be an exciting event to witness! Periodical cicadas emerge from roughly mid-May until late-June, so be ready for a wild start to summer. This is a great time...

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Do you still need training and testing to apply pesticides?

Welcome, Jonathan Jackson!

Jean Miles retires after 28 years with Pesticide Safety Education Program

Training and testing options for the remainder of the pesticide application season

Online training and testing closed for maintenance until October 2024

Periodical cicadas of brood XIII and brood XIX emerge at same time!