Get Rid of Gophers in Walnut Creek
Are you noticing…
- Fresh dirt mounds popping up overnight in your yard?
- Plants disappearing underground like something pulled them down?
- Soft, bumpy patches when you walk across the lawn?
- Tunnels running through your garden beds?
- Damaged drip lines or gnawed roots?
If any of that sounds familiar, gophers are probably to blame.
These little pests can do serious damage – eating roots, killing plants, ripping up lawns, and chewing through irrigation systems. And they won’t stop unless you take action.
At Smith’s Pest Management, we help Walnut Creek homeowners safely and effectively eliminate gophers. We serve all local zip codes, including 94595, 94596, 94597, and 94598.
No poison. No guesswork. Just reliable, eco-friendly solutions that protect your family, pets, and the environment.
Call us for a quote now: (925) 318-7213
Our Gopher Control & Removal Services in Walnut Creek, CA
For Homes
Gophers tearing up your lawn or garden? We can help.
We use expert trapping and eco-safe techniques to remove gophers without harming your yard or the environment.
For Businesses
We manage gopher issues for commercial properties throughout Walnut Creek, including HOAs, schools, parks, golf courses, and office complexes.
Year-Round Gopher Protection
Looking for ongoing protection without the surprises? Our annual gopher control program keeps your property covered.
We visit every month to inspect, reset traps, and stay ahead of new gopher activity, so you can relax knowing your lawn is in good hands.
Flat-rate pricing. No surprises. Just dependable, year-round service.
Alternative Gopher Control Options
Prefer a trap-free solution? We’ve got options.
Our carbon dioxide treatment is a humane, non-toxic method approved under California’s Healthy Schools Act.
It fills active tunnels with CO₂ gas to safely eliminate gophers – perfect for use in Walnut Creek’s schools, child care centers, parks, and community spaces.
How Gophers Can Damage Your Property in Walnut Creek
Damage to Homes & Yards
When gophers start tunneling through your yard, here’s what you might notice:
- Torn-Up Lawns: Those fresh dirt piles? Just the beginning. Gophers chew grass from underneath, leaving soft, uneven, and lumpy spots.
- Garden Destruction: Gophers go after anything that grows – vegetables, flowers, bulbs, shrubs, you name it.
- Sinking or Unstable Soil: Their tunnels weaken the ground, causing soft areas and potential trip hazards.
- Irrigation Damage: Gophers frequently chew through drip lines and sprinkler systems, leading to leaks, wasted water, and expensive repairs.
Damage to Commercial & Large Properties
The more space you manage, the more opportunity gophers have to do serious damage.
We see it throughout Walnut Creek – from school grounds to parks and office campuses.
- Trip Hazards & Safety Risks: Gopher holes create liability risks for staff, visitors, and kids using outdoor spaces.
- Landscape & Plant Loss: They can kill saplings, wipe out flower beds, and damage professional landscaping.
- Undermined Infrastructure: Their tunneling can weaken sidewalks, walkways, and even structural foundations over time.
- Turf Destruction: Athletic fields, playgrounds, and golf courses can be torn apart within weeks if gophers move in.
Seeing signs of gophers on your property? Don’t wait – let’s stop the damage before it spreads.
Call Smith’s Pest Management at (925) 318-7213 for a quote.
How We Get Rid of Gophers in Walnut Creek
We hear from Walnut Creek homeowners all the time who’ve tried everything – bait, sound devices, high-tech gadgets – only to find new mounds in the morning.
At Smith’s Pest Management, we’ve spent years perfecting gopher control, and we rely on proven methods that deliver real results.
Here’s our step-by-step process:
1
Find Active Tunnels
We begin by identifying the freshest, most active tunnels, usually marked by new dirt mounds.
Once we locate them, we carefully open the tunnel and set sturdy, American-made stainless steel traps right where the gophers travel.
2
Mark and Monitor
Next, we cover the openings and place a small flag at each trap site. This helps us monitor activity without damaging your yard.
We use traps because they’re effective and safe – they won’t harm kids, pets, or wildlife.
3
Remove and Repeat
A few days later, we return to check traps and remove any gophers we’ve caught.
Still seeing fresh signs? No problem! We’ll reset and keep going until your property is completely gopher-free.
Our Service Area
We’re proud to provide expert gopher control services throughout Walnut Creek and nearby Contra Costa County neighborhoods, including:
- Castle Hill
- Carriage Square
- Diablo Shadows
- Lakewood Area
- Larkey Park
- Livorna Estates
- Northgate
- Overlook
- Parkmead
- Rancho Paraiso
- Rossmoor
- Rudgear Estates
- Saranap
- Summit Ridge
- Tice Valley
- Walnut Heights
- Walnut Knolls
- Homestead
- Creekside
- Bancroft
- Ygnacio Valley
- San Miguel
FAQ
Look for crescent- or fan-shaped mounds of dirt with no visible hole in the center – that’s the usual sign.
You may also notice wilting plants, soft or sunken patches of soil, or uneven areas across your lawn.
If there’s more than one mound, chances are there’s an active gopher tunnel system right below the surface.
Cost depends on your property size and the level of gopher activity.
Give us a call for a quick quote – we’ll assess your situation and give you a clear estimate.
Compared to the potential damage, professional removal is usually the more cost-effective (and far less frustrating) solution.
Walnut Creek’s loose, well-aerated soil makes it easy for gophers to tunnel.
Our mild climate keeps them active year-round, and with all the yards, parks, and gardens around town, they have no shortage of food or places to dig.
Yes, gophers stay active throughout the year.
They may dig deeper during winter, but they never truly hibernate.
We see the most surface activity in spring and fall, but even during rainy months, we’re out trapping them every week.
No, gophers are not a protected species.
However, some control methods, especially poisons, are strictly regulated.
To stay compliant and avoid risks to pets or wildlife, it’s best to let a licensed professional handle the problem.
Gophers are typically busiest around sunrise and sunset.
That said, they can dig at any time of day. We’ve caught them morning, noon, and night.
Don’t Let Gophers Take Over! Turn to Smith’s!
From destroyed plants and damaged irrigation to sunken garden beds and bumpy lawns, gopher damage can escalate quickly.
At Smith’s Pest Management, we provide eco-friendly pest control services for homes, schools, commercial properties, and large landscapes across Walnut Creek and the entire Bay Area.
Our goal? Stop the digging, protect your property, and do it all without harsh chemicals.
Call us today for a quote: (925) 318-7213
