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May 23, 2024

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May 25, 2024

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May 30, 2024

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Companion Planting: Bountiful and Beautiful Together

July 23, 2024

Blog Posts

A collection of small ticks gather on the end of a leaf

Livestock recommendations for the Asian Longhorned Tick

May 17, 2024

Recently, the Asian longhorned tick was found in west-central Illinois. This invasive species can pose challenges to cattle populations in the area....

Periodical cicadas are here…now what?

May 17, 2024

The long wait is finally over! After spending 13 (or 17, depending on where you’re at) years underground feeding from roots, periodical cicadas have...

Will the 2024 cicada invasion affect me

May 1, 2024

We have been hearing for months that two broods of periodical cicadas will emerge from the ground this May in central Illinois: the 13-year Brood XIX...

7 terms to know about invasive species (and some to avoid)

April 26, 2024

Effective communication in invasive species management relies on consistent and accurate terminology. Confusion is a problem when terms are not...

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News Releases

A collection of small Asian longhorned ticks on a leaf

May 17, 2024

Report Asian longhorned ticks to help track invasive pest that threatens livestock
URBANA, Ill. — The invasive Asian longhorned tick, which can pose a health risk for humans, animals, and livestock, has been found in Illinois for the first time. Residents of west central Illinois are advised to watch out for and report sightings of this new pest. The Asian...

Youth teams standing at a crop scouting station discussing plants with a researcher.

May 1, 2024

Illinois crop competition calls for youth scouting teams
URBANA, Ill. — The Illinois Youth Crop Scouting Competition is not just any competition. It is a unique opportunity for agriculture students to showcase skills and knowledge while working on a team competing for a prize...

Recent quarter-sized holes in the soil made by periodical cicadas

April 19, 2024

Enjoy the silence. Cicadas are coming
If you haven't heard the buzz, you will soon. Billions of periodical cicadas are coming, and University of Illinois Extension is sharing information to help track their moves before emergence. “Historically speaking, 2024 is a big year for...

March 5, 2024

Cicadas 2024 — A Once in a Lifetime Experience
Join Illinois Extension and Nicholas Conservatory on Wednesday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Nicholas Conservatory for a lively program: Cicadas 2024 — A Once in a Lifetime Experience. Learn more about the upcoming May and June appearances of Broods XIII and XIX, the life cycle of...

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Videos

Spring Thaw Ticks, Disease, Public Health, and Landscaping Practices (2020)

Rediscovering Illinois Dragonflies and Damselflies

From Dragonflies to Damselflies, Illinois Extension is here to help.

Join University of Illinois Extension and Amy Janik of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center in this info-packed Wilderness Wednesday webinar...