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Title

AN INTRODUCTORY OVERVIEW TO CALIFORNIA GROUND SQUIRREL CONTROL

Authors

Terrell P. Salmon, University of California Cooperative Extension, Davis, California
Robert H. Schmidt, University of California Cooperative Extension, Davis, California

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

March 1984

Techniques for controlling California ground squirrels (Spermophilus beecheyi) include trapping, shooting, acute toxicants, anticoagulants, and fumigants. These techniques are described and compared and the available information on their efficacy and economics is discussed. This kind of analysis is essential if growers are to make logical decisions regarding the various control options.