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As the weather warms up, the City of Regina is permanently evicting some unwanted residents.
The city’s annual gopher control program begins this week, with city workers preparing to apply Rozol RTU at 42 sites around Regina, including storm channels, roadways and railway buffer areas.
The city noted that the pesticide is approved for use by Health Canada, and it won’t be used on athletic fields or in parks.
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“Gophers cause damage to our parks that is expensive to repair and that can make our outdoor space less enjoyable for residents,” Russell Eirich, Regina’s director of open space services, said in a statement.
“This program helps to protect the green areas where residents play and relax every day.”
The areas where the poison is being used will be marked with yellow signs, and the city asked residents to avoid the areas, and to keep their children and pets well clear as well.
“Pet owners should keep dogs leashed near these areas, as small holes and mounds can be difficult to see and may pose a safety hazard,” the city said.
Spring is the most effective time of year for gopher control, the city added, and early treatment can help keep ground squirrel populations from expanding into parks and other public spaces during the summer months.
