We Stop Ground Squirrels Before They Cost You Thousands
Are you noticing any of these signs?
- Mysterious mounds of dirt around your property
- Chewed irrigation lines and sprinkler damage
- New holes appearing near foundations or walkways
These could be signs of California ground squirrel damage – and you need to act quickly.
Left untreated, these year-round pests can undermine your foundation, destroy your irrigation system, and create dangerous trip hazards across your property.
Here at Smith’s Pest Management, we’ve perfected a unique process that stops ground squirrels from destroying your landscaping.
Seeing signs of ground squirrel damage? Don’t wait! Call now: (408) 871-6988
Our Humane Ground Squirrel Control Process
Since 2009, Smith’s Pest Management has been the Bay Area’s trusted ground squirrel control experts.
Here’s how we solve your problem completely:
1
Comprehensive Property Assessment
Our licensed professionals thoroughly inspect your property to map the extent of the infestation, identify entry points, and assess damage.
We use this information to create a customized elimination plan.
2
Strategic Population Control
Using professional-grade equipment and techniques unavailable to consumers, we target the entire infestation– not just individual squirrels.
Our methods are designed to eliminate the problem at its source.
All our methods are designed to be safe for your family, pets, and the environment.
We’re committed to eco-friendly pest control that gets results without compromising safety.
3
Follow Up & Long-Term Prevention
We don’t just eliminate current squirrels – we recommend exclusion strategies to prevent new infestations, including habitat modification and ongoing monitoring.
Our Ground Squirrel Control Methods
Why Choose Smith’s for Ground Squirrel Control?
Local experts serving Marin, Contra Costa, Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Monterey, Sonoma, and Santa Cruz Counties
Licensed, certified professionals with 15+ years of experience
Humane, eco-conscious methods that meet California regulations
Programs for homes, HOAs, schools, parks, golf courses, farms, and commercial properties
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Our Service Area
We proudly serve the entire San Francisco Bay Area, including:
- San Jose and South Bay
- Peninsula communities
- East Bay cities
- San Francisco
- Marin County
- Monterey Bay area
At Smith’s, Your Ground Squirrel Problem Stops Here!
Ground squirrel populations grow exponentially. The longer you wait, the more extensive the damage becomes and the more challenging (and expensive) the solution.
Don’t let ground squirrels continue damaging your property.
Contact Smith’s Pest Management today for expert, eco-friendly ground squirrel control: (408) 871-6988
FAQ
Ground squirrels can:
- Undermine building foundations
- Destroy lawns and gardens
- Chew irrigation lines and sprinkler systems
- Kill trees by stripping bark
- Cause trip hazards with burrow holes
- Damage crops and vineyards
Large infestations can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage each year.
Passed at the end of 2023, the California Ecosystems Protection Act (Assembly Bill 1322) bans the use of rodenticides containing Diphacinone, a common first-generation anticoagulant long used to control ground squirrels.
Only one bait product (Rozol) is still legal, but it’s restricted to large lots, must be used 50+ feet from structures, and is only available to licensed professionals.
This law aims to protect wildlife by limiting exposure to toxic baits and shifts both homeowners and pest control pros toward eco-friendly, holistic methods like trapping, exclusion, and habitat modification.
If you’re dealing with a large infestation, DIY methods like repellents and store-bought traps often fall short, making professional ground squirrel control a better choice.
Smith’s has developed a proprietary trapping technique that solves this problem effectively, offering a reliable alternative to banned rodenticides.
Yes. Property owners and tenants can trap ground squirrels on their own property without a license.
By law, any ground squirrels that are trapped must either be humanely euthanized on-site or released at the capture location. Relocation to a new site is illegal without a permit.
Because these rules are strict and proper euthanasia must follow humane standards, many people choose to work with a licensed pest management company like Smith’s to ensure everything is done legally and effectively.
Cost depends on the size of your property and the severity of the infestation.
Smith’s offers flat-rate monthly programs with automatic traps, making year-round control predictable and affordable.
Yes. Because ground squirrels breed quickly (5-8 babies per litter) and never hibernate, ongoing control is the only way to prevent reinfestations.
That’s why many homeowners, HOAs, and schools choose Smith’s automatic annual trapping program.
- Ground squirrels: Dig open burrow entrances, live in colonies, and spend time above ground. They’re often seen running across lawns.
- Gophers: Push up crescent-shaped dirt mounds and rarely come above ground. They live alone in sealed tunnel systems.
Many homeowners try to handle ground squirrel problems themselves, but these intelligent pests have adapted to common control methods:
- Store-bought traps catch only a few individuals while the colony continues to grow
- Poison baits are dangerous to children, pets, and non-target wildlife
- Repellents and deterrents provide only temporary relief
- Flooding burrows is ineffective due to their complex tunnel systems with multiple exits
Ground squirrels live in sophisticated underground networks that can extend 30 feet or more.
Without professional expertise and proper equipment, it’s nearly impossible to eliminate an entire colony.