Good old-fashioned Mc-Abee gopher traps, which incidentally were invented in Los Gatos, are probably the most effective means of eradicating gophers. They are difficult to set for a beginner, so ...

Only set traps in an open tunnel. Gophers are clever and will wall off tunnels or create a new branch off the existing tunnel. If you encounter a clever gopher, switch to a different type of trap.

1 Snails will soon be awakening with hearty appetites. They love to chomp away on tender spring growth and can seriously shred foliage over night. Apply snail bait regularly — either the meal… ...

5 things to do in your garden: Prepare for summer vegetables, apply snail bait, set gopher traps, spray stone fruit trees, trim fuchsias ...

Learn how to get gopher problems under control at a workshop Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UC Santa Cruz Farm.