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Each clinic will begin in the AD Makepeace meeting room, followed by a transition to the Labs for hands-on training. Participants will learn to identify and manage emerging insect pests (Cranberry Black Bug, Blunt-nosed Leafhopper, Vaccinium Scale and Collembola) and disease issues, starting with an introductory discussion and then working directly with field samples from the bog. Participants are encouraged to bring in sweep net contents and/or vine samples from areas showing suspicious dieback. During the lab session, you will have the opportunity to inspect your sweep net contents and to run a phytophthora test on your own samples. For more information, please contact Marty Sylvia martys[at]umass[dot]edu (martys[at]umass[dot]edu) or 508-265-6921.