Written By: Carolyn DeBuse, Former UCCE Farm Adviser, Solano and Yolo Counties Managing gophers and ground squirrels is a year-round task.  Gophers can be controlled with most methods throughout the year but squirrel control methods change with the seasons depending on the squirrel biology.  This article will outline the control methods but also inform you about some outstanding online resources that are useful to learn new information, understand seasonal cycles, and determine the best control methods to use.