Continuing the theme of “Garden Pests that We Really Hate,” this week I will offer some tips on dealing with ground squirrels. California ground squirrels are uglier and more obnoxious than the tree ...

Q. Since the drought, ground squirrels have taken over my yard. Due to water restrictions, I let my back lawn go brown and the ground squirrels have built burrows in my backyard. They are very ...

La Jolla is known for its seals, seagulls and sea lions, as well as many other animal families that live along the coast. But one in particular has the city of San Diego taking steps to try to reduce ...

SAN DIEGO — Bryan Reshehske was walking along Shell Beach near La Jolla Cove when he noticed what he calls poisonous bait stations that he says are used to kill squirrels. "I was alarmed when I found ...

Q: Is there any way that I can prevent the squirrels from raiding my avocado tree? What’s the sense in trying to grow anything if the squirrels take all? A: Ground squirrels are the bane of every ...

Question: Yesterday, I found three deep, very round holes dug about 6 inches apart at the edge of my raised garden where I have had tulips planted for years. Dirt was kicked out, and baby tulip bulbs ...

IN California the control of the ground squirrel (Citellus beecheyi) by poison has given rise to strong protests in journals devoted to ornithology and bird protection, on account of the death by ...