Pesticide Application Notice

Pursuant to Public Act 103-0976, the public is hereby notified that the City of Urbana Public Works Department, or a contractor working on behalf of the City of Urbana Public Works Department, intends to apply a pesticide to a public right-of-way if such pesticide application is necessary. This refers to the public rights-of-way that the City of Urbana, through its employees or contractors, is responsible for maintaining – key areas including certain vacant lots, stormwater detention basins, rain gardens, ditch lines, overpasses, and medians. The public is further notified of the following:

• The intended location, date range, and range of times of pesticide application areas: March 2, 2026, through October 31, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Locations are City rights-of-way including (but not limited to) City-owned and maintained trees, shrubs/bushes, grassy areas, parking lots, stormwater facilities, planter beds/plantings, and tree grates.
• The brand name, common name, and scientific name of each product that may be used is listed in the table in the PDF below.
• The type(s) of pesticide contained in any product that may be applied include what is listed in the table in the PDF below.
• The reason for the use of the product(s) is the treatment and removal/prevention of weeds and pests.
• The range of concentrations of the end-use product(s) that may be applied is listed in the links in the table in the PDF below.
• Any special instructions appearing on the label(s) of the product(s) are in the links in the table in the PDF below.
• Any person wishing to contact the City of Urbana Public Works Department regarding the planned pesticide application may call 217-384-2342.
• For more information regarding pesticides, please see the Illinois Department of Agriculture website at https://agr.illinois.gov/pesticides.html or contact the IDOA Bureau of Environmental Programs at 217-785-2427 or 1-800-641-3934.

NOTE: See the attached PDF for links regarding the required chemicals used.