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Preventative Gopher Control Strategies 

 

Gophers can wreak havoc on gardens, landscapes and lawns. With strong claws and insatiable appetite for plant roots, gophers can cause significant damage in short order. In this blog post, we will explore effective strategies to keep gophers at bay and prevent damage to your outdoor areas. 

 

Gopher Resistant Plants:

One approach is to incorporate plants that are less appealing to gophers. While no plan is gopher-proof, certain species are less likely to attract pests. Plants with strong fragrances like lavender, rosemary and daffodils are known to repel gophers. Additionally, gophers tend to avoid plants with thick or fuzzy leaves such as lamb's ear or saliva. 

 

Physical Barriers:

Installing physical barriers can be a highly effective way to prevent damage from gophers. Use wire mesh or hardware cloth under garden beds. Make sure the barrier covers the entire area to prevent gophers from borrowing around or underneath. Above ground fencing like chicken wire can also deter gophers from entering your garden. 

 

Regular Maintenance:

Regular maintenance is essential to preventing gopher damage. Inspecting landscapes, lawns and gardens for fresh tunnels, mounds and damaged plants is critical. If discovered early, damage can be mitigated quickly with a control/trapping solution. Left unchecked, gophers will establish themselves and create significant damage to your outdoor space. 

 

Gopher Control and Trapping 

Once gophers have been established, trapping will be the most effective solution to rid your property of these pests. Norcal Trapping offers a non toxic and effective solution for gopher control in Chico, Durham and Paradise. The method is safe for you, your family, your pets and the environment. The process typically takes 1-4 weeks to take care of the problem. Norcal Trapping also offers a monthly maintenance program for those looking for a proactive approach to gopher control to ensure they never have access to your lawn, landscape or garden. 

 

Norcal Trapping offers gopher control services to Chico, Durham and Paradise weekly. We typically book out our projects 1-2 weeks in advance Give us a call today and hop on our schedule.