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University of Illinois Extension serving Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph and Williamson Counties

Main Office (Jackson County)
402 Ava Rd.
Murphysboro, IL 62966
Phone: 618-687-1727
FAX: 618-687-1612
Email:uie-fjprw@illinois.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm (Closed 12 - 1pm)

Branch Office (Franklin County)
1212 Route 14 West
Benton, IL 62812
Phone: 618-439-3178
FAX: 618-439-2953
Hours: M–T, 8:00 am-4:30 pm (closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm)

Branch Office (Perry County)
3764 State Rte 13/127
Room 110
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Phone: 618-357-2126
FAX: 618-357-3934
Hours: M–T, 8:00 am-4:30 pm (closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm)

Branch Office (Randolph County)
313 West Belmont Street
Sparta, IL 62286
Phone: 618-443-4364
FAX: 618-443-1922
Hours: M–T, 8:00 am-4:30 pm (closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm)

Branch Office (Williamson County)
201-B W Main
Marion, IL 62959
Phone: 618-993-3304
Hours: M–T, 8:00 am-4:30 pm (closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm)

News Release

Pest management publication available

May 22, 2012

Homeowners and landscape professionals have a new resource to help them deal with pests inside and outside the home. Pest Management for the Home Landscape, created by University of Illinois Extension specialists, includes information on how to manage insects, weeds, and plant diseases in the yard, garden, and home.

"Pest Management for the Home Landscape is a handy reference guide that provides the tools to identify problems and choose strategies for controlling weeds, pests, and diseases," said University of Illinois Extension Specialist Phil Nixon.

"It will help homeowners and professionals choose the right pest control strategies for their situation –chemical, nonchemical, or a combination of the two. For many pests, organic gardening options are provided as well."

Nixon said the book also contains information on disease-tolerant vegetable varieties, seed sources, and recommended practices for controlling disease.

"It also lists pesticide products currently labeled for use on turfgrass, flowers, woody and non-woody ornamentals, vegetables, and fruit plants and trees, and it provides advice on how to handle pesticides to keep people, animals, and plantings safe," Nixon said.

Pest Management for the Home Landscape is available from U of I Extension and can be ordered online at Pubsplus.illinois.edu or by calling 1-800-345-6087. The 184-page book is $24.95 plus shipping.

Local Contact: Sonja Lallemand, Extension Educator, Horticulture, lalleman@illinois.edu