Protect crops and trees from rabbits and pocket gophers with practical, field-tested methods.
This guide lays out a range of strategies used by farmers and extension agents, from physical protection and habitat management to targeted baits and traps. It emphasizes safety, proper handling of poisons, and choosing methods that fit local conditions.
You’ll find clear instructions for evaluating problems, selecting appropriate techniques, and applying them with care. The material draws on long-running extension programs and focuses on realistic steps you can take to reduce damage while protecting people and pets.
- Fencing, tree protection, and other physical barriers to keep pests out of gardens, orchards, and young plantings.
- Popular control methods, including shooting, trapping, and the use of repellents, for reducing population pressure.
- Methods for poisoning or disabling pests, with safety precautions and proper labeling guidance.
- Encouraging natural enemies and alternative tactics as part of an integrated approach.
Ideal for readers managing farms, gardens, or nurseries who want proven, practical pest-control options.