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Should You Do Something About Gophers On Your Property?

4 April 2022

Evan Patterson

It can be nice to look out your window and see some wildlife at play. Birds flitting about can be a nice sight. Maybe you'll admire a rabbit or two. But what if you are beginning to see gophers in your yard? Should you be worried about these little animals, or should you take steps to remove them? In most cases, you won't want to leave the gophers alone to run amok. Keep reading to learn why and how to get rid of them.

Why should gophers be removed?

With their furry little faces and wiggling noses, gophers can certainly be cute. However, they can also be a nuisance. Gophers live below ground, and in order to create their own little below-ground dwellings, they dig — a lot. Their tunnels can run all throughout a yard without you realizing it. As the gophers dig these tunnels, a number of issues can arise:

• They can damage water and sewer lines.
• They can hollow out areas under water lines, eventually allowing the pipes to belly or collapse.
• They can eat the roots of plants and bushes, ruining your landscaping.
• They can create weak spots in the yard where your foot will sink if you step.
• They can create hollow areas around your foundation, leading to leaks.

To avoid this damage, it is best to have gophers removed as soon as you notice them. The longer you wait, the more they will dig, and the more damage they will do.

How do you have gophers removed?

The best way to deal with gophers is to call a professional wildlife removal or pest control company. They can analyze the tunnels to figure out where the gophers spend most of their time. Then, they can set traps in or around the access holes to catch the gophers. They'll then relocate them somewhere that they won't be a nuisance.

A pest control company can also help seal up the tunnels so new gophers don't show up and use them. In some cases, they may also put down a repellent to keep additional gophers from coming into your yard. If they don't catch all of the gophers the first time they're out, they can come back.

Gophers may be cute, but the damage they cause is not cute. If you see these toothy rodents in your yard, don't hesitate to call a pest control company in your area.

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