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Slow invasion: Non-native snails feeling right at home in Northwest
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Useful Information for Controlling Pocket Gophers
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3 Point Hitch Machine: The Artificial Burrow Builder for Dispensing Gopher Bait
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How to Set a Wilco Box Trap for Gophers
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