1:49 Farmers looking for ways to protect crops as gopher population rises City officials want to ensure residents take precautions to avoid areas targeted for application, particularly with children ...

CALGARY – They’re small and cute but these rodents are officially classified as pests by the City of Calgary. Richardson’s Ground Squirrel can be seen in city parks, sports fields and on boulevards ...

Strychnine had long been the preferred pesticide for gopher control in Alberta — until the federal government began to phase out its use on Richardson's ground squirrels in 2020 and then banned it ...

Winnipeg's hole-burrowing Richardson's ground squirrels are up against a new enemy this summer - 'The Giant Destroyer.' The City of Winnipeg has been forced to change tactics in its ground war against ...