Scotch Broom Gall Mite: A New Partner in Broom Management for California
[From the May 2015 issue of the UC IPM Green Bulletin]
Squirrels can be problem pests in many landscapes, gardens, and structures. California is home to several species of squirrels which can be divided into three groups: tree squirrels, ground squirrels, and flying squirrels. While ground squirrels and some species of tree squirrels can be pests, flying squirrels are very elusive and not often seen and not considered pests.
There are four species of tree squirrels in California (Table 1);…