The extension office often receives inquiries from homeowners about little crit ters that dig holes in their yard. They are usually rodents — some excavate mounds of soil, others just create holes in ...

When a soil mound, or two or three, appear in a lawn or garden with no sign of the offending critter, it can be puzzling to determine which critter caused the mound. However, identification is ...

You may not know the differences between a groundhog vs gopher– but you’re likely here to find out! There are many differences between these two common household pests, including their basic species ...

Question: Gophers are wrecking my garden. What can I do to stop them? A: Take heart. We have some tips for managing them. Five species of pocket gophers are found in California, with Botta’s pocket ...