Outsmarting Garden Pests: Squirrels, Gophers, and more - San Jose

Outsmarting Garden Pests: Solutions for Gophers, Squirrels, Rats, and More 

Are uninvited critters turning your garden into their personal buffet? Join us for an informative talk by UC Master Gardener Matt Hall on managing common vertebrate pests—including gophers, ground squirrels, voles, and rats. Learn integrated pest management (IPM) strategies that prioritize humane, effective, and environmentally friendly controls. You’ll discover how to identify who is digging up your garden, protect your plant roots, select physical barriers like wire netting and gopher baskets, and implement practical habit modification techniques to safeguard your fruit trees, vegetables, and landscape. 

Bring your questions for an interactive Q&A session!