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https://wilcodistributors.com/information/products/wilco-traps/wilco-doc-woodys-gopher-trap/ Trapping is an effective solution to controlling Pocket Gopher infestations. Pocket Gophers are burrowing rodents that live the majority of its life underground. This rodent will create a complicated burrowing system with various underground tunnels, but their “feeding tunnels” will only be five inches deep from the ground. Pocket Gophers will come to backfill and plug up their burrow if it senses air … [Read more...] about Solutions for Rodent Control: Trapping Pocket Gophers

http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7438.html How to Manage Pests Pests in Gardens and Landscapes Ground Squirrel Revised 2/10 Ground squirrels are troublesome pests for homeowners and gardeners. The California ground squirrel, Spermophilus beecheyi, is the most common species in gardens. This squirrel's habitat includes nearly all regions of California except for Owens Valley, located in the southeastern part of the state, southward into the desert regions. IDENTIFICATION It is … [Read more...] about How to Manage Pests: Pests in Gardens and Landscapes

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March 18, 2016 With spring nearly here, all creatures great and small (including us!) are breaking out of hibernation and frolicking around the neighborhood. Yet there is one critter most of us won’t be so thrilled to see: rats. They’re everywhere these days—and not just lurking under dumpsters. They’re also scurrying through a slew of news articles that will make you … [Read more...] about 5 Truly Frightening Facts About Rats

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http://www.theindependent.com/news/ag_news/strategies-to-consider-when-faced-with-a-vole-problem/article_88d9da52-cc44-11e5-a114-a755b6456218.html HORTICULTURE AND PEST MANAGEMENT Strategies to consider when faced with a vole problem Posted: Saturday, February 6, 2016 10:00 pm By Elizabeth Killinger Hall County Extension Educator The first rule of war is to know thy enemy. It may seem a little drastic to think about waging war against furry little critters, but once you have actually dealt … [Read more...] about Helpful Tips for Vole Control

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Pocket Gophers will cause a lot of unwanted damage to crops, garden, lawn, ornamental plants, shrubs, orchards, and even irrigation lines and lawn sprinkler systems. There are many ways to manage Pocket Gopher damage, but first the species must be understood to correctly treat for the rodent. A Pocket Gopher is a burrowing rodent with the perfect body type to do so, consisting of very powerful legs, round bodies, and large claws on their front paws. They contain small eyes and ears, and have … [Read more...] about Solutions for Rodent Control Part III: Pocket Gophers

Ground Squirrels are known to be problematic for homeowners, gardeners, and professionals in the agricultural and commercial markets. “In California, Ground Squirrels cause $30 to $50 million per year in agricultural damage (http://ucanr.edu).” "Although they appear cute and harmless, the California Ground Squirrel can actually cause damage to food-bearing and ornamental plants, trees by gnawing bark and girdling the trunks, and burrowing around roots, irrigation lines, and sprinkler systems," … [Read more...] about Solutions for Rodent Control Part II: California Ground Squirrels

For rat and mice infestations, rodent baits seem to be a proven solution for controlling rodent populations. You will need to find the right combination of high quality food-grade ingredients with an active toxin. Contrary to popular belief, rats and mice prefer their food as humans do, with the finest ingredients. They will often refuse any food that is spoiled or insect-infested. Anticoagulant rodenticides are highly trusted and successful solutions for rodent control. When rodents consume … [Read more...] about Solutions for Rodent Control Part I: Rats and Mice