Rodent pest management

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.

 

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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

Pocket gophers:

UC IPM- Pocket gophers

California voles/Meadow mice:

UC IPM- Voles

Field Rodent Control Workshop 12/5/25


Source URL: https://ucanr.edu/county/napa-county-ucce/rodent-pest-management