Gopher Problems

Gophers.. Tiny, mighty, and destructive

While some may find these small creatures “cute” others may argue that gophers are pests tearing apart beautifully maintained lawns and rich vegetation. Gophers none the less cause a large amount of damage to any property. Territorial animals gophers live solitary lives unless it’s a mother and her young. This can be a shock to homeowners that encounter 10-30 mounds of dirt being dug up throughout their land. Gophers dig tunnels under ground weakening the wholeness of your lawn. With the underground tunnels and holes being dug throughout this can soon become a walking hazard. Gophers feed on rich vegetation reaping the benefits of your crops you have worked so hard to grow. Even though gophers are herbivores if threatened they will bite not only a humans but pets and farm animals as well. Having sharp teeth gophers can easily tear through an irrigation system. Often times gophers can carry fleas and various diseases.

There are several do it yourself methods that you can try when dealing with a gopher problem to help detour them away from your property.

• Certain plants gophers do not like such as Lavender, Oleander, Rosemary, and Salvia. Try planting a defense boarder.

• Gophers tend to stay away from “sandy” like dirt that can easily cave-in on a gophers path.

• Poison is another option though it is not a guarantee. When using a poison it is important to distribute it cautiously especially if there are children or pets present around the property.

Often times eradication of gophers needs to be done by a Professional Pest Control Company. Black Knight Pest Control offers a Gopher Defense Service that can be added on to an existing costumer’s Pest Control Service or be done on its own. It is not only offered for residential property but agricultural as well, making their service available to fit a wide variety of its customers needs. Black Knight Pest Control will eliminate gophers with a threes step plan.

1. A Black Knight Professional will do an on-site inspection of the property to determine the activity of the gophers within your yard.

2. Black Knight Pest Control uses a two step plan when controlling gophers.

   Smoke bombs or a baiting program (strychnine)

   A professional will determine which of the two treatment plans is best suited for your property or if both treatment plans are necessary.

3. Lastly Black Knight will advise the customer of exclusion measures that can help prevent gophers from returning to the property.

Call for more information or to schedule an appointment at 951-694-8100

Gopher Control Method and Services