University of Illinois Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP)

Have you seen the newest issue of the Illinois Pesticide Review?👀
📌Understanding new ESA label requirements for the 2026 Illinois spraying season
📌When using pesticides, watch for wells
📌2026 Agrichemical container recycling program schedule
📌2026 Illinois bills concerning pesticides
Check out these articles so that you are informed and applying pesticides safely.

May/June 2026 Understanding new ESA label requirements for the 2026 Illinois spraying season | Spraying season has officially begun in Illinois agriculture, and this year, additional

Have you seen the newest issue of the Illinois Pesticide Review?👀
📌Understanding new ESA label requirements for the 2026 Illinois spraying season
📌When using pesticides, watch for wells
📌2026 Agrichemical container recycling program schedule
📌2026 Illinois bills concerning pesticides
Check out these articles so that you are informed and applying pesticides safely.

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Pesticide applicators, be sure to watch for wells when planning applications.
💧How can pesticides contaminate water?
💧What can pesticide applicators do to protect water?
Check out the article to learn more!

When using pesticides, watch for wells If you apply pesticides, good environmental safety practices can help protect sensitive areas that influence drinking water quality. Be aware of wells and geographic

The 2026 Agrichemical container recycling program schedule is available!
☑📆Check the full article to determine your recycling options.

2026 Agrichemical container recycling program schedule The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced the single-day collection sites and dates for the 2026 Pesticide Container Recycling Program.

Curious about what’s being debated in Springfield this spring? State legislators are considering several bills related to pesticide use and regulation. Get an overview of the proposals and what they could mean here:

https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/pesticide-news/2026-04-24-2026-illinois-bills-concerning-pesticides

Have you seen it? The latest issue of the Illinois Pesticide Review is available and contains the following:
📌Grain Facility and Livestock Manuals revised, tests offered online
📌Do you still need training and testing to apply pesticides?
📌Household hazardous material collection events scheduled for spring 2026
📌Behind the scenes: how regulations are used to manage invasive species
📌Corn Gluten Meal: Can it naturally prevent weeds and feed your lawn?
https://extension.illinois.edu/newsletters/illinois-pesticide-review-newsletter/marchapril-2026

Household hazardous material collection events scheduled for spring 2026 - Learn how and where to dispose of unwanted pesticides!

Household hazardous material collection events scheduled for spring 2026 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

If online exams aren't for you or if you want to avoid the online proctoring fee, you still have a chance to take your exam in person and get licensed.

📍 Upcoming In-Person Exam Sessions:

Southern Illinois: Carterville — April 9
Central Illinois: Springfield — April 9 (and additional dates available)
Northern Illinois: DeKalb — multiple dates available

Register here: https://agr.illinois.gov/pesticides/in-person-testing.html

In-person testing is free of charge, but registration is required through the link above. Good luck!💯

New Manuals Available Now!
Great news for anyone preparing for pesticide certification or looking to stay current with the latest guidelines. Updated Grain Facility and Livestock manuals are now available — and revised tests can now be taken online.

Explore or purchase the new manuals here: https://pubsplus.illinois.edu/

Learn more about the updates on the Illinois Extension blog:
https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/pesticide-news/2026-04-01-grain-facility-and-livestock-manuals-revised-tests-offered-online

Missed our clinic in Skokie today? No worries. You still have a chance for in-person training and testing!

We’ll be hosting our final Commercial Training Clinic of the season in Crystal Lake on April 7–8.

Training available:
• General Standards
• Turfgrass
• Rights-of-Way

All exams will be offered both days.

Register today to save your spot before it fills up.
https://psep.extension.illinois.edu/clinics/2526-crystal-lake-comm/

Spring is here! See you in Crystal Lake next week.🌸