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Protecting California Garden from Squirrels and Gophers

Fencing or Greenhouse Only Reliable Methods

Garlic doesn’t work. Only a complete fence (including underground apron for gophers) or greenhouse excludes them. Repellents fail. Trap at first sign of damage. See icwdm.org for trapping guidelines.

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