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Published February 1, 2008
The huge mounds of fresh dirt I see everywhere from pocket gophers are unsightly and ruining my yard. Is there anything you can suggest to get rid of them? - Jack Orr, Brooksville The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences says trapping is the most effective way for details, see Page 2, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/UW/UW08100.pdf. Using a poison is okay only with a permit from the Florida Wildlife Commission. Or you can hire a pest control service to deal with the problem. Compiled from Times and wire reports. To submit a question, e-mail answers@tampabay.com or call (727) 893-8179, toll-free, 1-800-333-7505, ext. 8179.
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