Exciting Burrow Blocker News!

There's lots happening at Burrow Blocker!

This morning, Mike woke up to an adorable little surprise at the ranch. We didn't know the Mama Llama was expecting. This cute cria turned out to be a special New Year's gift. Now the big questions is, what to name her? Please send me your name ideas.

Keep Pastures Safe from Ground Squirrel Holes

The other big news is that Burrow Blocker will have a booth this year at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, CA. Mike has attended the Expo for many years, but this will be the Burrow Blocker's and my first time there. We are excited to introduce the "world" to the Burrow Blocker machine.

Visit Burrow Blocker at the World Ag Expo - Booth #5017

Please stop by and visit Mike and me at Booth #5017 in Pavilion E.

The ground squirrels have sure enjoyed the December rains. They've been out on the sunny days and eating away. We've started getting lots of calls from Southern California people frustrated by the ground squirrels and their dangerous holes. Their breeding season has begun and they are on the move, so soon they'll be even more of them.

If you have any questions about ground squirrels, please call or email me.

Happy New Year!

Lisa

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