Ground Squirrel BMP 

Best Management Practices for California Ground Squirrel Control*

What are Best Management Practices?  They are the most effective, most cost efficient and environmentally friendly management methods to date to deal with California ground squirrels.

This site has been created to educate growers and others in the best management practices (BMP) for control of California ground squirrels.  Recommendations are made based on research conducted at the University of California, Davis, and other research found in a literature review.  You can skip straight to the control methods section of this site, but we recommend becoming familiar with the other sections because they will greatly aid you in understanding and practicing the best control efforts possible for your particular situation.

Calendar dates are merely an estimation of time; actual time frames may vary according to the weather.

*Always make sure to read all pesticide labels .  The information contained in this website is not a substitute for the pesticide label, but rather a guide to interpreting them.

All contents of this website are copyrighted and cannot be reproduced without the written consent of the webmaster (Terrell Salmon, tpsalmon@ucdavis.edu)  .