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Gopher & Mole Control
Humane trapping and removal to protect your lawn.
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California's Most Damaging Lawn Pests
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Identify Your Pest
Pocket Gopher
Size:6–8 inches long
Color:Brown fur matching local soil color
Key Fact:Creates crescent-shaped dirt mounds; tunnels up to 6 feet deep
Mole
Size:5–7 inches long
Color:Gray to dark brown velvety fur
Key Fact:Digs up to 18 feet per hour with paddle-like front paws
Vole
Size:4–6 inches long
Color:Brown to gray, mouse-like with short tail
Key Fact:Creates surface runways through grass; reproduces rapidly
Did You Know?
Moles dig up to 18 feet per hour. Their paddle-shaped front paws are built for tunneling at astonishing speed.
A single gopher creates 200+ dirt mounds per year and moves over a ton of soil. Their tunnels can stretch hundreds of feet.
Gophers have lips that close behind their front teeth, letting them dig without swallowing dirt—a remarkable evolutionary adaptation.
Moles eat 70–100% of their body weight daily in insects, grubs, and worms. They can starve in as little as 12 hours without food.
Gophers use Earth's magnetic field to navigate their dark tunnels. Scientists found they orient nests in a consistent compass direction.
The star-nosed mole has 22 fleshy tentacles with 25,000+ sensory receptors—the most sensitive touch organ in the animal kingdom. It identifies and eats prey in under a quarter second.
What You Can Do
Place galvanized gopher wire mesh under new lawns, raised beds, and around valuable plants to block root access.
Plant trees and shrubs inside wire baskets to protect root systems. Especially effective for newly planted landscaping.
Moles follow their food. Treating your lawn for grubs and soil insects makes it less attractive to hungry moles.
Don't wait for extensive damage. Call a professional the moment you spot fresh mounds or raised tunnels.
Gophers dislike gopher spurge, lavender, rosemary, and daffodils. Planting these around garden beds can discourage tunneling.
Install owl nesting boxes to attract barn owls, which consume up to 1,000 rodents per year per family.
What to Avoid
Pouring water into tunnels rarely works—they simply dig new passages. It wastes water and can destabilize your lawn.
Gas cartridges are largely ineffective—gophers quickly seal off tunnels. They also pose a risk to pets and children.
Strong rodenticides risk secondary poisoning if pets eat a poisoned gopher. Professional trapping is the family-friendly alternative.
Solar-powered vibration stakes and ultrasonic repellers have no proven effectiveness. Studies show gophers quickly ignore them.
Moles vs. Gophers
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Mole Control
Moles tunnel along the surface, often near walkways and planters. While they won't invade your home, they can wreck your lawn's health and appearance.
- 🪱 Feed on grubs, worms, underground insects
- 🕳️ Create surface tunnels and molehills
- 🌿 Eco-friendly rodenticide bait treatment
- 🪤 Humane trapping methods
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Gopher Control
Gophers dig deep tunnels up to six feet below your yard. They can transmit diseases to pets and destroy root systems.
- 🌱 Feed on plant roots and vegetation
- 🕳️ Create crescent-shaped dirt mounds
- 🪤 Humane trapping (no harsh poisons)
- 🐕 Pet-friendly approach
Our Treatment Approach
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Thorough Inspection
We identify whether you have moles, gophers, or both, and map out their tunnel systems.
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Humane Trapping
Effective yet gentle trapping methods—no harsh chemicals that could harm pets.
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Eco-Friendly Baits
For moles, we use eco-friendly rodenticide bait that mimics worms to eliminate these pests.
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Ongoing Monitoring
Follow-up services to ensure your lawn stays protected long-term.
Protect Your Investment
Your lawn represents a significant investment. Don't let gophers and moles destroy it. Early intervention prevents extensive damage.
6ft
Depth of gopher tunnels
18hrs
Moles dig per day
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Satisfaction guaranteed
Humane & Family-Friendly
The strength of rodenticide needed to eliminate a gopher would be dangerous to cats or dogs. That's why we believe trapping is a wiser option—protecting your beloved family and pets.
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Pet-Friendly Methods
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EcoWise Certified
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Family-Friendly
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Diamond Certified
Prepare for Your Appointment
Mark active mound locations with small flags or stakes so your technician can quickly identify problem areas.
Record when new mounds first appeared and how quickly they've spread. This helps assess activity levels.
Lightly water the day before your appointment. Moist soil makes tunnels easier to locate and treat.
Keep pets indoors during treatment for their well-being and to let the technician work uninterrupted.
Remove garden tools, hoses, and other items from areas near active mounds for full technician access.
Take photos of garden or landscape damage. This helps your technician understand the scope immediately.
Your technician will guide you on arrival.
Save Your Lawn from Damage!
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