Gophers

So, I think we have a gopher, maybe a gang of gophers actually. Do you think they have gangs? Anyway, the snow has melted and our lawn has these holes that look like tunnell openings everywhere. After some quick online research, it looks like gophers. The recommendation below made me laugh - thought I'd share. Please feel free to share gopher advice!

"Flooding is perhaps the next least toxic way to get rid of gophers. This is done in much the same way it is done to get rid of moles. Dig a hole deep enough into the burrow to expose the gopher’s main runway—make sure you bring a big shovel (you’ll know why in a moment). Then, insert a garden hose into the hole and turn the water on. Allow the water to run for no less than 15 minutes, or even longer; gophers have been known to work within tunnel systems more than 1200 square feet, so it might take a while to flood. While you’re waiting, keep an eye on the other burrows. If you see the gopher trying to escape, run over there and give him a good whack with the shovel. That should solve your gopher problem. "