Ace Hardware of Central Illinois has 13 locations to serve you. Visit one today or go to our website at
http://www.acesetsthepace.com for current specials and for additional store information.
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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: Tina Hammer
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Dwight, IL. 60420
815-584-2954
Manager: Micah Shrief
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Pittsfield, IL. 62363
217-922-0700
Manager: Tim Roach
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Dear ,
Thank you for opening our March Newsletter! Your local Ace Hardware is stocked and ready for Spring, but just in case we still have Snow Shovels and Ice Melt as well.
Be sure to check out our
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Your local Ace Hardware Team
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Polar vortex didn't wipe out state's
stink bug population
www.ilnews.org
A popular report that said 95 percent of the stink bug population died due to extremely cold temperatures in Illinois and surrounding states when the polar vortex gripped much of the Midwest was misleading, according to a local expert.
The report, released by the National Pest Management Association, said an estimated 95 percent of stink bugs unable to find a place to hide during the polar vortex may have been killed.
Nick Seiter, a research assistant professor from the University of Illinois who specializes in field crop entomology, said the death rate of 95 percent is circumstantial.
"That refers to how many stink bugs will be killed if they are exposed to that temperature," Seiter said. "Stink bugs, like a lot of the insects that we have in Illinois, are adapted to surviving our winters."
Seiter said stink bugs and other species have found ways to survive during the winter months.
"They do that by seeking out hiding places: In leaf litter, behind tree bark and sometimes in our homes," Seiter said. "Those real cold temperatures that we had will have an impact on stink bug populations, but it's not going to be nearly that dramatic."
Seiter said invasive insects and those native to Illinois start hiding to protect themselves from cold temperatures in October and November.
"Most of the pests that are established in Illinois and several invasive species like the emerald ash borer, most of those insects are pretty well adapted to survive in the winter conditions," Seiter said. "Even when they get quite a bit colder than average as we had with the Vortex."
Seiter said insects such as mosquitoes rebound very quickly from cold snaps because they have a quick generation time.
"It does not take it long to go through its life cycle, so once it warms up, they can very quickly reproduce and increase their numbers, especially if you have a lot of standing water," he said.
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Scotts® 4-STEP® Program
It's easy for you to have a great lawn. No more guesswork. Simply follow the program, one STEP® at a time.
Each STEP® is designed to the specific season to help you a get a greener lawn.
Scotts® STEP®1 Crabgrass Preventer Plus Lawn Food can improve a lawn's ability to absorb water & nutrients. Apply in early spring for a fast green-up after winter. It also controls crabgrass for up to 4 months!
Scotts® STEP® 2 Weed Control Plus Lawn Food 2 builds thick, green turf from the roots up. It uses Scotts® Exclusive Particle Technology to get the weeds you see and the ones you don't. Apply in late spring for best results.
Scotts® STEP® 3 Lawn Food With 2% Iron can be applied in summer for a great green-up. It also strengthens the lawn against heat and drought.
Using Scotts® STEP® 4 Fall Lawn Food is a great way to strengthen your lawn before the winds of winter cut across it. Apply in Fall to help your lawn build stronger roots for the winter and you will see a thicker, greener lawn in spring.
Utilize the entire Scotts® 4 Step program for a better lawn. Start the program in any season, and then apply the remaining steps at 2-month intervals.
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Reverse Seared Filet Mignon with Red Wine
Reduction | Traeger Wood Pellet Grills
We’re smoking tender filet mignon wrapped with bacon, then cranking the grill up for a wood-fired sear and finishing it all off by drizzling on a homemade, red wine reduction sauce.
Check out the Traeger Grills at your local Ace Hardware!
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How To Tune Up A Lawnmower
Learn how to tune up a lawn mower. Get tips to get it starting smoothly after the winter season with fuel stabilizer and fuel revitalizer. Find out how simple it is to keep it running efficiently by changing the oil, air filter, and spark plug. And, get simple tips on how to sharpen the blade to keep your lawn healthy. Ace's Home Expert Lou Manfredini demonstrates each tip step-by-step.
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5 Tips for Preparing Your Lawn for Spring
Spring is one of the most important times to perform maintenance to your lawn. By following these 5 steps you can help prevent your beautiful lawn from being overtaken with weeds or becoming stressed by drought, and heat.
1.) Remove any debris that has accumulated. This is a perfect time to also rake up any matted areas of the lawn, which can harbor Snow Mold. Raking these areas and removing debris will encourage better air flow throughout the turfgrass and prevent any disease and insect infestation. It will also allow new grass blades to grow without a struggle.
2.) Applying a pre-emergent crabgrass control in early spring is very important! Timing is critical as it must be applied prior to the soil temperatures reaching 55-60 degrees. After this point the weed seeds will have begun to germinate and the pre-emergent will no longer be effective. An important thing to note is that crabgrass is VERY difficult to get rid of once it has germinated.
3.) Fertilizing in the spring jump starts your lawn from its winter slumber. It provides a nutrient build up that will give it the strength to withstand heat stress and drought through the summer months.
4.) Core aeration is a great thing to do to your lawn in the spring. It is important because it allows water and air to reach the root zone faster. Resulting in new growth and increased root development. In the spring, however, it is important to core aerate before the soil temperature reaches that 55-60 degrees, because after this point the voids created in the lawn will only be an invitation to aggressive weeds seeds.
5.) Winter can wreak some havoc on our lawns and come spring there may be some repairs needed to areas damaged by salt and snow plows. If weather permits spring can be a great time to re-seed any damaged turf areas, however, if you are applying a pre-emergent weed control there is care to be taken. The pre-emergent weed control is non-selective, so it will prevent ANY seed from germinating. Our turf specialists recommend that if the weather permits, hold off the crabgrass control to the latest point possible. Then perform the turf repairs needed as early as possible so that the seeds have enough time to germinate and somewhat establish prior to the pre-emergent being applied. If this is not possible, don't skip the pre-emergent weed control. It is better to wait until fall to perform any turf repairs.
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