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You can also click any of the store pictures below to go to the store website.
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Springfield, IL 62702
217-528-5673
Manager: Chip Schmadeke
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Jacksonville, IL 62650
217-245-9563
Manager: Mickey Bourne
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Taylorville, IL 62568
217-824-3325
Manager: Shirley Niethe
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Springfield, IL 62704
217-787-5100
Manager: Alan Miller
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Normal, IL 61761
309-454-5413
Manager: Kelly Warning
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Havana, IL 62644
309-543-2638
Manager: Nichole Jones-Way
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Carlinville, IL 62626
217-854-2564
Manager: Chad Strubbe
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Lincoln, IL 62656
217-735-1458
Manager: JR Bailey
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Chatham, IL 62629
217-483-4085
Manager: Gerardo Campos
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Hillsboro, IL 62049
217-532-6677
Manager: Kristel White
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Pontiac, IL. 61764
815-842-2966
Manager: Micah Shrief
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Dwight, IL. 60420
815-584-2954
Manager: Tina Hammer
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Pittsfield, IL. 62363
Manager: Tim Roach
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Thank you for opening our July newsletter! The heat is on and your local Ace Hardware is here to help you deal with whatever weather & temps come our way. We have Window Air Conditioners, Garden Hoses, Fans, Pop Up Canopy's, Lawn Furniture, Pools, ok you get the idea, we can help. Stop in today! Just in, check out our 75% All Plants Sale that starts July 4th.
Be sure to check out our Facebook and Twitter page for valuable information, quick breaking specials and timely news. We have included some icons and links in this issue that will take you directly to our site and page.
Sincerely,
Your local Ace Hardware Team
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The Votes are in and the Winner is Jessie!
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All of your votes have been counted in The Ace Has Gone To The Dogs Contest and you have selected Jessie the winner! The winner will receive a Weber Spirit II E310 Grill retail value $499.00. Plus notifications have been sent to the 12 winners of the $50.00 Ace Gift Certificates as well.
Thank you to everyone for participating in this exciting contest. Check our Facebook page for upcoming promos and offers.
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Home Pesticide Remedies--Use with Caution
U of I Extension & Outreach
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Home horticulture remedies come in all kinds of special recipes passed down from one gardener to the next. Some of these recipes include coffee grounds to repel ants, mint to keep mice away, dawn dish soap to remove aphids, and even using coyote urine to repel raccoons from a sweet corn patch. And if you want to know, it can be bought on Amazon! These might be considered snake oil to some and to others a saving grace. I recently read a social media post about an old time remedy for slug control for Hostas.
The procedure is to bury a container to the lip, and fill ½ with beer. This is supposed to attract the slugs in and as they fall into the beer, drown. Why must it be beer? Would another liquid work? I do remember my grandpa trying this and as a kid I thought it was pretty skunky beer.
As a lawn care applicator, when a homeowner suggest something like this for you to try in their landscape, there is a moment that we must step back and think. If you want to give it a try, here are your ramifications: as a licensed commercial applicator, you can conduct this home remedy on someone else's lawn, but you are responsible. Let me repeat- you are COMPLETELY responsible. You can be held liable for any/all damages that can occur with using home remedies that are not researched, studied, and registered through the EPA. This includes accidental deaths of other animals, species or any environmental impacts. This is associated with fees or fines as well as other loss damages. Is conducting a home remedy worth the risk or should one just use an EPA registered product that is labelled to control slugs?
Another home remedy that has been mentioned was actually using a registered pesticide but not for its labeled use. It was using mothballs as a deterrent for rodents and snakes in the landscape. I can honestly say that if you have ever opened a drawer, closet or container that had moth balls in it you would think that the smell would repel almost anything. Mothballs contain high concentrations of naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene as active ingredients. The label use directions read that they are meant to be used in closed, airtight containers so that the fumes they produce are trapped. These fumes build up and kill any clothes moths that might be inside the container. If they are out in the open they can harm people, pets or wildlife that may touch or eat the mothballs or breathe the vapors. If you are asked to apply mothballs to a lawn area or even around a home to ward off vermin, this is not labeled use. If it is not stated on the label, then this is against the law.
This means that you are subject to fines and fees. You will also held responsible if there are other things impacted in the yard due to the mothballs. This doesn't apply to licensed lawn care applicators only, since moth balls are a GUP (general use pesticide) registered EPA pesticide. Anyone that uses this product and doesn't follow the label is in violation of the law and is subject to the same penalties.
Home remedies make for a great story to share and they could work but they are not researched, have not gone through rigorous testing and are not registered by the EPA. As a commercial applicator you are assuming all risk when you choose to use a pesticide inconsistent with the label or choose to use a home remedy with a product that is not labelled for any use as a pesticide, i.e. beer. I can think of a better thing to do with a cold one on a hot day? Can't you? It is your best interest as a licensed operator/applicator to stick with products that have been registered with the EPA as pesticides and leave the home remedies at home. (Maria Turner)
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http://hyg.ipm.illinois.edu/article.php?id=1005
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JR's Plant Item of the Month
That's right 75% Off
All Plants!
Everything must go!
(While Supplies Last)
Plus we have some small annuals, seed geraniums and vegetables for just 25 cents.
Starts July 4th! Yes we are open on the 4th!
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How To Get Rid of Rabbits in your
Yard & Garden
As cute and cuddly as rabbits seem, they can be a nuisance to your lawn or garden. Watch as Ace's Home Expert, Lou Manfredini, gives you the tips to know if you have a rabbit problem and how to safely get rid of them before more damage is done.
Always follow the manufacturers instructions before using this or any product.
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July Lawn & Garden To-Do List
Rainfall is scarce in July, and soaring temperatures can cause your lawn and garden to slow down and conserve energy. Vegetable gardens kick into high gear and will need some extra attention to stay happy. Other plants in your garden can benefit from special treatment as well. The below link has some tips for your lawn and garden during the month of July.
- Trees and Shrubs
- Perennials and Bulbs
- Annuals and Container
- Lawns
- Vegetables and Herbs
- Houseplants
- Cleanup and Maintenance
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Does that special someone in your life deserve to enjoy the summer too?
Then you are in luck! Your local Ace Hardware has these 45" x 6" Wading Pools on sale for only $6.99. You might even pick up an extra one for the family at this price.
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Pool/Spa Water Testing Free
With these high temperatures and all the activity in your Pool or Spa, now is the time to have your water tested at your local Ace Hardware for Free? You will get the test results and what needs to be adjusted to get the water perfect for everyone to enjoy.
Benefits of Testing Pool/Spa Water Monthly
* Provides safe swimming conditions for eyes, skin, etc.
* Minimizes maintenance costs.
* Ensures good chemical balance to prevent algae, corrosion, scaling and mineral buildup.
Check for your closest Ace Hardware location
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