Humane Removal and Prevention of Gopher Infestations

Gophers can be quite a nuisance for homeowners in California. These subterranean creatures wreak havoc on lawns, gardens, and landscapes, quickly turning a lush lawn or flourishing garden into dozens of mounds and damaged plants. Never fear, your friends at AAI Pest Control are here to provide you with a few practical prevention solutions that you can easily implement right at home.

Keep the Ecosystem, Lose The Gophers:

In California, the battle against gophers doesn’t have to involve inhumane practices or toxic chemicals. Thankfully, in the face of a gopher invasion, homeowners have access to removal options that respect the animals and environment while effectively mitigating the problem:

• Ultrasonic Repellents: These innovative devices emit high-frequency sounds or vibrations that disrupt gophers’ comfort zones. Placed near their burrows, ultrasonic repellents provide a non-intrusive method to deter gophers from your property.
• Castor Oil: Safe for your garden and the ecosystem, castor oil is highly unpalatable to gophers. Castor oil can be purchased in granule form, allowing you to apply it strategically in areas you wish to prevent gopher activity or encourage their eviction. Be sure to water the granules afterward to allow the oil to permeate the soil.
• Gopher Mesh: Highly effective at safeguarding your garden beds, gopher mesh stops these rodents from burrowing while still allowing essential water and nutrients to flow through. Proper installation involves placing the mesh at least one foot deep and extending it above the ground by a few inches for optimum results.
• Gopher Baskets: For landscapes that require frequent digging, gopher baskets serve as an excellent alternative to mesh installation. Suitable for rose bushes, succulents, fruit trees, and vegetable gardens, these baskets provide reliable protection against gophers.
• Strategic Plant Selection: Enhance your gopher prevention by planting a defensive border of lavender, rosemary, or salvia (well known gopher deterrents) around whatever you seek to protect. Not only do these plants deter gophers, but also a plethora of other garden pests. Add garlic stakes to create a double layer of protection.
• Live Traps: Designed specifically for capturing gophers for relocation, live traps offer a humane way to deal with the issue. Due to the potentially aggressive nature of wildlife, we advise leaving this option to the professionals who are trained to handle such situations.

Eco-friendly Pest Control You Can Trust

With over 30 years of experience serving our community, the experts at AAI Pest Control are here to ensure you can safeguard your property from gopher intrusion while respecting the well-being of these creatures and the environment. If you suspect your property may be in need of rodent removal, don’t hesitate to give us a call today!