We have a nice big set of windows that faces a partial hillside backyard and flat grass area. We’ve had some pretty major gopher problems with mounds all over our yard that my son rakes down regularly ...

Q I have enjoyed your responses on the different ways people deal with gophers. Living in Saratoga on a creek, we have seen all kinds of wildlife, including gophers and moles. I have a hard time ...

A: Pocket gophers construct burrows under the ground using their strong forelegs, enlarged claws and even their teeth. Their vision is poor because of their habitat, as is their hearing. When the ...

Among the most recent frustrations I’ve heard voiced by local gardeners are those about gophers, with several people commenting that gopher activity seems to be worse this summer than in recent years.