Managing burrowing rodents in agriculture
Burrowing rodents can cause extensive damage to crops and farm infrastructure. Learn about management practices for burrowing rodents in agricultural production, including cultural practices, vegetation management, and lethal removal, for three common pests: California ground squirrels, pocket gophers, and voles.
Online Resources
Burrowing Rodents: Developing a Management Plan for Organic Agriculture
Vertebrate Pest Control Handbook
California ground squirrels:
UC IPM- California ground squirrels
UCCE Ground Squirrel Best Management Practices