Get Rid of Gophers
Noticing any of these signs in your yard?
- Fresh, fan-shaped mounds of dirt popping up overnight?
- Plants vanishing or dying from below?
- Soft, uneven ground when you walk across your lawn?
- Tunnels crisscrossing your garden beds?
- Damaged roots or chewed-up irrigation lines?
If this sounds familiar, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with gophers. And once they’re settled in, these little diggers will tear up your landscaping, destroy plants, and leave your yard looking like a minefield.
At Smith’s Pest Management, we provide eco-conscious, non-toxic gopher control solutions for homes and businesses in Richmond (zip codes 94801–94808).
We use smart, humane methods to stop gophers in their tracks—without unnecessary chemicals.
If your lawn is under attack, give us a call today to request a quote: (408) 871-6988
Our Gopher Control & Removal Services
Residential Gopher Control
Homeowners, we’ve got your back. If gophers are wrecking your grass, garden, or landscape, we’ll take care of it.
Our tailored approach combines expert trapping with environmentally responsible techniques to safely remove gophers—without risking your pets, kids, or plants.
Commercial Gopher Control
Run a business or manage a large property in Richmond? Gopher damage isn’t just annoying—it’s expensive.
We handle gopher issues for commercial properties such as schools, golf courses, HOAs, vineyards, and more.
Our monthly service options keep your property in top shape while preventing long-term damage and liability.
Year-Round Gopher Protection
Looking for long-term gopher control? Our annual program keeps your property protected 12 months a year.
We’ll stop by monthly to inspect, reset traps, and deal with new gopher activity before it gets out of hand—all for one flat rate.
It’s proactive protection that saves your yard and your wallet.
Alternative Gopher Control
Don’t want to use traps? No problem.
We also offer carbon dioxide treatment, a clean and humane method approved under the Healthy Schools Act—great for places like schools, parks, or child care facilities.
It works by filling active tunnels with CO₂ gas, removing gophers quickly and safely.
How Gophers Can Damage Your Property
Gophers may look harmless, but they’re extremely destructive, especially in places like Richmond where the soil is soft and ideal for burrowing.
Residential Property Damage
When gophers invade your yard, you might notice:
- Torn-up Lawns: Those dirt piles are just the start—they also rip up grass from underneath.
- Ruined Gardens: Gophers munch through roots, veggies, bulbs, and shrubs like a buffet line.
- Sinking Ground: Their tunnels weaken the soil and create tripping hazards.
- Irrigation Damage: They chew through drip lines and sprinkler pipes, causing leaks and water waste.
Damage to Commercial Properties
Larger spaces mean more room for destruction—and bigger repair bills.
- Injury Liability: Gopher holes and mounds pose a trip hazard for customers, kids, and employees.
- Crop & Vineyard Losses: Gophers kill young vines and trees from below, wiping out entire rows.
- Undermined Infrastructure: Tunnels weaken sidewalks, foundations, and driveways.
- Sports Turf Destruction: Playing fields and golf courses can be ruined in just a few weeks.
If you’re dealing with gopher chaos on your property, don’t wait. Call Smith’s Pest Management at (408) 871-6988 for fast help.
How We Trap and Remove Gophers
We get calls every week from frustrated property owners who’ve tried everything with no luck. At Smith’s, we’ve been handling gophers for years and know how to get rid of these critters quickly and efficiently.
We skip the poisons and stick to proven trapping systems that are safer, faster, and way more effective.
Here’s our step-by-step process:
1
Find and Open Active Tunnels
We locate the freshest gopher tunnels and open them up carefully. Then we set high-quality, American-made stainless steel traps in just the right spots.
2
Mark and Monitor
Once the traps are in place, we cover the holes and mark them with flags so we can monitor activity without disturbing your yard.
We prefer traps because they give us results without risking harm to wildlife or your family.
3
Remove and Repeat
After a few days, we come back to check the traps and remove any gophers we’ve caught. If there’s still activity, we reset and repeat until they’re all gone.
Serving Richmond and Nearby Areas
We proudly offer gopher control across Richmond, CA, and its key neighborhoods, including:
- North & East
- Richmond Annex
- Belding Woods
- Point Richmond
- El Sobrante Hills
- Iron Triangle
- Stege
- Marina Bay
- Parchester Village
- Fairmede – Hilltop
- Carriage Hills North
- Hilltop Green
- May Valley
- Panhandle Annex
- Pullman
- Atchison Village
- Metro Richmore Village
- Eastshore
- City Central
- Park Plaza
- Laurel Park
- North Side
- Hilltop Village
- Richmond District
- Coronado
- Southwest Annex
- Outer Richmond
FAQ
Look for crescent-shaped mounds of dirt with no open hole in the center. You might also see damaged plants or areas of dry, collapsed soil.
If you spot more than one mound, you’re likely dealing with an active infestation.
It depends on the size of the infestation and your property. Call us for a quick quote—we’ll assess your situation and give you a free, no-pressure estimate.
Removing gophers costs way less than fixing the damage they leave behind.
Richmond’s sandy, well-drained soil makes tunneling easy, and our mild coastal climate keeps gophers active year-round.
With so much open space, gardens, and parks, gophers have everything they need to thrive here.
Yep, gophers don’t hibernate. They dig deeper in winter but stay active. Spring and fall bring the most visible damage as they dig closer to the surface.
Even during cold or wet months, we’re still catching gophers every week.
Nope. Gophers aren’t protected, but certain control methods—like poison—are heavily regulated. Always follow local guidelines or hire a licensed pro to stay in the clear.
They do most of their digging early in the morning and around dusk. But honestly, we’ve caught gophers at all hours. If they’re hungry, they’re working.
Are Gophers Tearing Up Your Richmond Property? We’re Here to Help.
From chewed-up roots and collapsed garden beds to broken sprinkler lines and unsightly mounds, gopher damage adds up fast.
At Smith’s Pest Management, we provide pest control services in Richmond and the East Bay and help homeowners, businesses, and property managers reclaim their outdoor spaces with eco-friendly gopher control.
Whether it’s your backyard, a school, or a large commercial site, we’ll stop the digging and help restore your landscape—all without harmful chemicals.
Call us today for a quote: (408) 871-6988
