Do you have mysterious mounds showing up in your yard? Well I do, and I have had numerous calls this past week. The first question I ask is, "are the holes in the mound plugged or open?" If the holes ...

What makes this misidentification an issue is that there are species-specific control methods for both pocket gophers and ground squirrels, one of which is the use of strychnine.

It's important to work on blocking, trapping or poisoning gophers quickly to minimize further damage. Some other widely advertised gopher control methods are largely ineffective. Identifying ...

Pocket gophers are burrowing rodents that live almost entirely underground. Gophers are well adapted to their underground existence, with stout forelegs and strong curved claws for digging. They ...

Control operations are recommended during the spring and fall when pocket gophers are most active near the surface. Their activity is usually indicated by the presence of fresh mounds of dirt.

Poison bait is another method of gopher control. It needs to be used with caution if children or pets will be able to access the area.

It's important to work on blocking, trapping or poisoning gophers quickly to minimize further damage. Some other widely advertised gopher control methods are largely ineffective.

I have found that the best method of gopher control is to pour a foul-smelling liquid such as fish oil emulsion into their tunnel system.

There is nothing more frustrating than a gopher in your garden, but can a strong scent really repel the rodents? We'll explore the science behind that claim.

NAMPA — The Canyon County pest control district has declared one rodent a pest worth trapping: the pocket gopher.

Gophers terrorizing your garden? This hot-food hack might sound like an appealing natural method of pest control, but the dangers outweigh the benefits.