APC Pest Library Gophers
Gophers Facts & Treatment Options
Gophers are a common Arizona pest and can cause a significant amount of damage in a short amount of time if not properly treated. Like other rodents, Gophers carry diseases that can impact your home, health, and pets.
What You Can Do
Treatment Options for Gophers
Homeowners have several options to address a gopher problem effectively, ranging from DIY methods to professional interventions. Here are some of the most common approaches:
- Trapping: Setting up traps is one of the most direct ways to catch and remove gophers. There are different types of traps available, such as harpoon-style or box traps. It’s important to place them in active tunnels and check them regularly to ensure they’re effective. This method requires patience and persistence.
- Gopher Repellents: Several natural or commercial repellents can be used to deter gophers from invading your yard. These products often contain strong scents, like castor oil or garlic, that gophers find unpleasant. While repellents can provide temporary relief, they often need to be reapplied after rain or watering.
- Planting Gopher-Resistant Plants: Some plants, such as lavender, daffodils, and certain types of onions, are naturally gopher-resistant. These plants are less appealing to gophers and can be strategically planted around your yard to protect your valuable plants and garden areas.
- Exclusion: Installing underground barriers, like hardware cloth or wire mesh, around garden beds and around trees or shrubs can prevent gophers from burrowing into these areas. While this can be a more labor-intensive solution, it can provide long-term protection for your landscaping.
- Gopher Poison: Although controversial and potentially dangerous to pets and wildlife, some homeowners choose to use poison baits to eliminate gophers. This method involves placing poison inside active tunnels. However, it’s important to follow safety guidelines carefully and check local regulations before using poisons.
- Flooding: Another DIY option is flooding the gopher tunnels with water, which forces the rodents to flee. However, this method is only effective if the soil is not too dry, and it may require repeated treatments to drive the gophers out.
- Professional Gopher Control: If these methods don’t resolve the issue, or if the infestation is particularly severe, consulting a professional pest control service like Affordable Pest Control can provide a more targeted, long-term solution. Our experts have the tools and experience to manage gopher populations safely and effectively, ensuring your landscaping is protected from further damage.
By considering these methods, homeowners can take steps to reclaim their yard from gophers, whether through simple DIY options or professional assistance.
Request a QuoteThe APC Difference
Affordable Pest Control Gophers Treatment
- Inspection & Assessment
Our technician inspects your property to locate active gopher mounds and tunnel systems. We then develop a tailored plan to target the specific network of burrows. - Precise GopherX Application
Using the GopherX machine, our technician injects measured doses of carbon monoxide directly into the identified tunnel entrances. The gas travels through the tunnels, quickly and effectively eliminating gophers. - Follow-Up & Recommendations
After treatment, we ensure your property is clear of active infestations. To help prevent future issues, our experts will provide maintenance tips and discuss ongoing treatment options if needed. - Customer Satisfaction
We guarantee the quality of our GopherX treatment. If gophers return to treated areas within a specified period, we offer follow-up visits to address any remaining problem areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
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At APC, we use the Gopher X machine to treat for gophers. The Gopher X machine emits a powerful carbon monoxide gas underground into the tunnels in a well-controlled manner. The visible smoke of the Gopher X allows our technician to quickly see where gas may be escaping from burrows and then cover the leak with soil. It is a safe and effective method for gopher control that we use at residential and commercial properties.