Gopher Control
Queen Creek AZ area and the East Valley
Gopher Control Specialists serving Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Florence, Apache Junction, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Laveen, Maricopa AZ
Targeted Gopher Control in Queen Creek AZ area in East Valley
Gophers are a year-round problem here in Arizona. In their constant quest for snacks, they congregate in open spaces and around plants, usually in yards, parks, fields, and golf courses. They may seem cute and cuddly, but gophers are very destructive nuisance pests. Featuring compact bodies, short snouts, and small eyes and ears, gophers spend most of their lives underground.
They emerge to snatch food from lawns and landscaping, then tunnel back underground. Their subterranean habitats consist of extensive tunnels that they build with their sharp claws, making them very difficult to catch. The resulting damage can be extremely upsetting to homeowners and commercial property owners.
Why Gophers are a Serious Problem
Gophers aren’t just an annoyance; they pose significant threats to your property. Here is why:
Extensive Property Damage: Their tunneling can ruin lawns, gardens, and landscaping.
Costly Repairs: Damage to utility lines and irrigation systems can lead to expensive repairs.
How to Tell if You Have Gophers
From holes and mounds in your yard to plant and utility damage, there are a few tell-tale signs that gophers are present on your property.
Gopher Mounds:
Gophers create crescent or fan-shaped mounds with plugs of dirt covering the hole. Fresh mounds are dark and loose, while older mounds become lighter and compact. Gophers are proficient diggers, with a single gopher capable of claiming a territory up to 2,000 square feet. They create extensive tunnel systems that can be located just a few inches below the surface to six feet underground. As they dig, they leave excess dirt above ground, which takes the form of a mound. They dig at an angle, throwing the soil as they go, creating crescent-shaped mounds.
Gopher Holes:
Vegetarians by nature, gophers eat many types of plants, particularly the roots that they can grab from the cover of their tunnels. Sometimes, though, they have to venture above ground for their meals. They will emerge out of a “feed hole” to search for food, and then return to their tunnels for cover. Such holes usually measure about three inches in diameter and they have no attached mounds.
Plant and Utility Damage:
Gophers will destroy plants in your garden, attacking the roots, resulting in wilted or dead plants. They also like to feast on foliage and pull entire plants into their holes. Gophers’ teeth are constantly growing, and to keep them at a proper length, they must constantly gnaw on things. Plants aren’t the only thing they can destroy: they have no qualms about chewing through utility cables, sprinkler systems, and irrigation drip lines.
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Prompt Action is Crucial
Early detection and swift intervention are critical to preventing extensive property damage. Calling us immediately upon noticing gopher activity ensures quick, effective treatment to safeguard your yard. Contact All Clear Pest Control in you suspect gopher activity on your property.
Our Safe and Effective Gopher Control Approach
At All Clear Pest Control, we utilize proven BurrowRx and Trapping methods to manage gophers effectively. We carefully assess the complexity of existing burrow systems and the duration of the infestation. If necessary, additional methods are discussed to ensure comprehensive control.
BurrowRx Gopher Control:
Our primary method involves using the BurrowRx carbon monoxide machine, a safe, humane, and highly effective gopher control solution. Environmentally friendly, BurrowRx is safe for people, pets, and wildlife.
Humane Gopher Trapping:
If gopher activity persists after initial treatment, we employ safe and humane gopher traps, ensuring effective control without risks to your family or pets.
Reliable Gopher Control in Queen Creek AZ Area - East Valley - Phoenix
Have gophers been digging up your yard or business property? We can effectively remove these sly creatures so they don’t cause any more damage to your lawn or garden. Get a free quote from All Clear Pest Control at 480-779-7378 or complete our online form.
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