Get Rid of Gophers in Moraga
Are you noticing…
- Fresh mounds of dirt popping up overnight in your yard?
- Plants vanishing from below, like they’ve been pulled underground?
- Soft, lumpy patches underfoot when you walk across the lawn?
- Tunnels crisscrossing your garden beds?
- Damaged drip lines or chewed-up roots?
If that sounds familiar, you probably have gophers.
These little guys can do a lot of damage. They eat roots, kill plants, tear up lawns, and chew through irrigation lines. And they don’t stop unless you stop them.
At Smith’s Pest Management, we help Moraga residents get rid of gophers the safe way. We work in all local zip codes 94556, 94570, 94575, and beyond.
We don’t use poison or guesswork. Just smart, proven methods that work, and won’t harm your family, pets, or the environment.
Call us for a quote: (925) 318-7213
Our Gopher Control & Removal Services in Moraga, CA
For Homes
Gophers ruining your yard or garden? We can fix that.
We use expert trapping and safe, eco-friendly methods to remove gophers.
For Businesses
We handle gopher problems for commercial properties across Moraga, including schools, HOAs, vineyards, parks, golf courses, and more.
Year-Round Gopher Protection
Want long-term protection and zero surprises? Our annual gopher control program has you covered.
We visit monthly to inspect your property, reset traps, and stay ahead of gopher activity, so you can stop worrying about surprise lawn damage.
One flat rate. No guesswork. Just reliable, year-round coverage.
Alternative Gopher Control Options
Not a fan of traps? No worries.
We also offer carbon dioxide treatment – a humane, non-toxic method approved under California’s Healthy Schools Act.
It works by filling active tunnels with CO₂ gas to safely eliminate gophers, ideal for schools, playgrounds, parks, and child care centers in Moraga.
How Gophers Can Damage Your Property in Moraga
Damage to Homes & Yards
When gophers start tunneling through your yard, here’s what you’re likely to notice:
- Torn-Up Lawns: Those fresh dirt mounds? Just the start. Gophers chew up grass from below, leaving behind soft, lumpy, uneven patches.
- Garden Destruction: Whether it’s veggies, flowers, bulbs, or shrubs, gophers aren’t picky. If it grows, they’ll eat it.
- Sunken or Unstable Soil: Their tunnels weaken the ground, creating soft spots and trip hazards around your yard.
- Irrigation Damage: Gophers love to gnaw through drip lines and sprinkler pipes, which can lead to water waste and costly repairs.
Damage to Commercial & Larger Properties
The more ground you’ve got, the more room gophers have to cause chaos. We see it all over Moraga, from school campuses to vineyards.
- Trip Hazards & Safety Risks: Gopher holes are a real liability for staff, visitors, and kids running around outdoor spaces.
- Landscape & Plant Damage: They can kill young trees, destroy flower beds, and ruin professionally landscaped areas.
- Undermined Infrastructure: Gopher tunnels weaken sidewalks, pathways, and even foundations over time.
- Turf Destruction: Sports fields, playgrounds, and golf courses can be torn up in a matter of weeks if gophers get a foothold.
If gophers are showing up in your yard or on your property, don’t wait for the damage to spread.
Call Smith’s Pest Management at (925) 318-7213 to request a quote.
How We Get Rid of Gophers in Moraga
We talk to local homeowners all the time who’ve tried every DIY trick in the book – baits, noise makers, fancy gadgets – only to wake up to fresh mounds the next morning.
At Smith’s Pest Management, we’ve spent years mastering gopher control, and we stick to what actually works.
Here’s how we do it:
1
Find Active Tunnels
We start by locating the freshest, most active tunnels, usually marked by brand-new dirt mounds.
Once we find them, we carefully open the tunnels and set durable, American-made stainless steel traps right where gophers travel.
2
Mark and Monitor
Next, we cover the holes and mark each trap site with a discreet flag. This lets us track activity without tearing up your yard.
We use traps because they work, and they won’t put kids, pets, or wildlife at risk.
3
Remove and Repeat
A few days later, we come back to check the traps and remove any gophers we’ve caught.
Still seeing signs of digging? No problem. We reset and repeat until your yard is 100% gopher-free.
Our Service Area
We’re proud to offer gopher control services across Moraga and the surrounding East Bay communities, including:
- Miramonte Gardens
- Rheem Valley
- Larch
- School Tree
- Bollinger Canyon
- Valle Vista
- Marys Gardens
- Bluffs
Whether you’re near the Lafayette border, up in the hills by St. Mary’s College, or tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac, we’ve got your property covered.
FAQ
Mounds of dirt shaped like a crescent or fan, with no open hole in the middle, are the biggest clue.
You might also notice mysteriously dying plants, soft or sunken soil, or uneven spots in your lawn.
If you’re seeing more than one mound, you likely have an active gopher tunnel system right below the surface.
It depends on the size of your property and how many gophers we’re dealing with.
Give us a call for a quick quote. We’ll take a look at your situation and give you a clear estimate.
Compared to the damage gophers can cause, professional removal is almost always the more affordable (and less frustrating) option.
Moraga’s loose, well-drained soil is a gopher’s dream because it’s easy to tunnel through.
Our mild climate keeps them active year-round, and with all the gardens, open space, and lush landscaping, they’ve got plenty to eat and plenty of room to dig.
Yes. Gophers don’t hibernate.
They may dig deeper in winter, but they’re still active underground.
We see the most surface damage in spring and fall when they’re closer to the topsoil.
But, even in the middle of winter or during the rainy season, we’re still out trapping gophers weekly.
No, gophers aren’t a protected species.
But how you deal with them matters. Certain control methods, especially poisons, are heavily regulated.
To stay legal and avoid harming pets or wildlife, it’s best to let a licensed pro handle the job.
Gophers usually dig early in the morning and around dusk. However, they can be active anytime they’re hungry. We’ve caught gophers at all hours of the day.
What Our Customers Have To Say
Smith’s Pest Management is trusted by over 5,500 happy customers.
“ My chicken coop was put up five years ago. I went out one night and almost had a heart attack because there was probably 100 rats in with the chickens. I called Smith’s and the problem was solved quickly. No more rats!”
“ For years I’ve raised all the produce in my garden that we eat in our home. One year we started having gopher problems. When I contacted a local pest control company they wanted to use poison which we did not agree with. Smith’s offered a non-toxic and effective approach to getting rid of my gophers, moles, and rats. ”
Yelp
“ They came out to one of our properties at Scotts Valley. It’s a large property of 110 houses and they have managed it for almost three years. It takes gopher control off my plate, and my clients don’t have to worry about it. ”