Pest Control Specialist » Gophers http://pestcontrolspecialist.com Best Info and Resources for Pest Control Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:54:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 You Can Get Rid Of Gophers From Your Lawn http://pestcontrolspecialist.com/2009/10/you-can-get-rid-of-gophers-from-your-lawn/ http://pestcontrolspecialist.com/2009/10/you-can-get-rid-of-gophers-from-your-lawn/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:28:50 +0000 Michelle Rudge http://pestcontrolspecialist.com/2009/10/you-can-get-rid-of-gophers-from-your-lawn/



It can be a painfully frustrating process trying to get rid of gophers from your lawn. But instead of trying every possible trick, method and system, why not find someone who has tried them all and then let them tell you the best way to get rid of gophers.

The first step in eradicating these annoying pests, is to find out about their habits and behaviors, understand what they’re doing and why exactly, they are burrowing under your lawn and causing you such grief!

When a gopher is burrowing under your garden, there is more than just superficial damage occurring. While gophers don’t eat the roots of plants, their digging pulls up the roots and exposes to them to external damage. The digging can also cause rocks to be exposed and that can be damaging to any garden machinery you may be using. Also, the piles of dirt that accumulate at the entrance to their holes, are fresh soil for weeds to take root.

You can try one of the many products or methods for getting rid of gophers: * Trapping – this seems to be the most common method talked about. There is however, a bit of a knack to getting this right and it may take a bit of practice before you have success. Not good for the squeamish among us that hate having to deal with the trapped animals! * Exclusion – this can be impractical especially if you have a large area to contain. But this method can work well if you have ornamental trees or gardens, or young plants that you want to protect. They can be fenced of with small mesh fencing or plastic netting. (Moles are not herbivores, so they’re not going to eat your trees, shrubs or flowers; however, their digging does expose roots, upset the soil around them, and allows fresh tilled soil for weed infestation) * Flooding or Gassing – this method is often unsuccessful due to the moles ability to close off tunnels and retreat to a safe area of the burrows. * Poison pellets – are easy to use but there is a risk of the moles coming topside to die and then being eaten by household or other animals. * Repellents – there are synthetic predator odors that can be bought and I have also heard of using soiled kitty litter.

The method of getting rid of gophers is not so important as whether it is successful or not! I found a method that was both fool-proof and has kept the gophers away still. I’ve written a blog where I talk about my experiences and the help I got.

If you are tired of fighting this battle with gophers (or moles or vols) on your land, you are not alone. I’ve written about my experiences and what I did to Get Rid Of Gophers. This website www.GopherRemoval.info will give you access to help and information about these creatures and how to get rid of them.

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sadie asked:


We have gophers that dig up the lawn and eat the flowers. They are really cute, but I hate what they do to the backyard, and I know they carry rabies. We have dogs who don’t seem to pay any attention to them at all. We’ve tried running water into the holes (lots of water) and we didn’t have any decent results.
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Amy G asked:


We are renters who just had an annual inspection of our home. The landlord says that there is a gopher problem and we need to take care of it. Isn’t that the landlord’s responsibility? Also, it was that way when we moved in. Anybody know, legally, if it is our responsibility or the landlord’s to get rid of the gophers?
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recoord123 asked:


my dog never digs, unless there is a gopher hole and then she goes insane digging in that spot. I need to get rid of the gophers, preferrably in an animal-friendly way if possible, and at the same time need to make sure whatever i do/use will not harm my dog.
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chapina1968 asked:


the gophers are destroying my lawn and eating my vegetable garden. HELP!!
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nspcoin@sbcglobal.net asked:


Three acre field full of gopher holes, also many dogs, cannot use poison because of animals running free in area. Is it true that rabbit poop spread around will make the gophers move? If so, where can I get the rabbit poop to spread around ? Already tried flooding and many other methods such as smoke bombs, etc. Please don’t give stupid answers like electric fence or blowing up the Field. Thank You
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infoskoop asked:


For the past few years I’ve been plagued with moles/gophers. I was fortunate enough to trap one (speared him behind the head…..they’re UGLY). Thought I had my problem solved but then, there were the tunnels again, tearing up my lawn. I tried poison pellets, smoke bombs and even put Gummy Bears (suggested by a friend) in the hole but I think he invited his friends over for a party because now the yard is worse. HELP!!!
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kimbersf asked:


we are just about to landscape our front and backyard. we’re going to do the whole thing ourselves. i’ve been told that you should start by installing wire mesh and black plastic about a foot down in the dirt so no gophers or weeds will ruin what you plant. is there information online on how exactly to install this?
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dasgo404 asked:


My lawn is riddled with gopher holes. The grass is turning brown and I have tried all sorts of methods but they just come back, they are so familiar I gave them all names. I can’t let the gophers win. Please help.
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