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Gopher Damage & Agricultural Impact
Request for Data on Gopher Damage and Agricultural Impacts
1.
Have you experienced gopher (Richardson ground squirrel) damage?
Yes
No
2.
Do you have data on any measurable reduction in agricultural productivity or financial losses attributable to gopher activity? Would you be willing to share?
Yes
No
3.
Damage Assessment in Acres
All
1 - 50 Acres
51 - 100 Acres
101-500 Acres
500+ Acres
4.
What type of damage have you observed
Crop Loss
Pasture Loss
Livestock injuries (i.e., broken leg)
Equipment Damage
Soil Erosion
Other (please specify)
5.
Estimate in dollars of damages
$0 - $5,000
$5,001 - $10,000
$10,001 - $25,000
$25,001 - $50,000
$50,000 +
6.
What methods have you used to control gophers? (Check all that are applicable)
Trapping
Shooting
Poison Bait
Fumigants
Other (please specify)
7.
How effective do you feel current gopher methods are?
Extremely effective
Very effective
Somewhat effective
Not so effective
Not at all effective
8.
Are you interested in being contacted for further information? If so, please provide information in Other
Yes
No
Other (please specify)