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Lygus bugs are a key economic pest of many crops in California, including field crops, vegetables, nuts and fruits. There are 43 species of Lygus bugs in the world, 34 of which are known to exist in North America. Three species are reportedly found in the central San Joaquin Valley of California: Lygus hesperus, Lygus elisus, and Lygus lineolaris. To date, there has been no simple method to distinguish among these three species. Pest management strategies must begin with correct identification.

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Event Name	Date
State 4-H Field Day - State 4-H Office	5/25/2013
Calaveras MG Open Garden Day - Planting a Veggie Garden - Calaveras County Master Gardeners	5/25/2013
Composting with Chicken Manure at Central Park Garden - Yolo County	5/25/2013
Redding - Workshop on Managing Family Forests in California - UC Forest Research and Outreach	5/29/2013
Walnut Orchard Herbicide Research and Demonstration Field Day - Sutter-Yuba UCCE	5/29/2013

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