a fossorial animal control product and related methods are disclosed herein . the fossorial animal control product is a non - toxic and biodegradable super absorbent polymer combined with a compost agent . the fossorial animal control product is disposed in a fossorial animal burrow . when hydrated and allowed a sufficient amount time to expand , the fossorial animal control product obstructs the entrance to the burrow , a portion of the burrow or substantially fully obstructs burrow . the fossorial animal control product releases water and nutrients over time within the burrow . this assists flora proximate to the burrow that were damaged by fossorial animal activity to recover . use of the fossorial animal control product also fills ground surface voids created by fossorial animals thus reducing trip hazards commonly encountered in playgrounds or sporting facilities .