Gophers: Understanding the Underground Destroyers
Gophers are burrowing rodents that can cause significant damage to lawns, gardens, and landscaping throughout Arizona. These pests create extensive tunnel systems that destroy plant roots, irrigation lines, and turf. Although small, their constant digging and feeding habits make them one of the most destructive pests for property owners. Platinum Pest Management specializes in identifying, treating, and preventing gopher infestations with safe and effective control methods.
Habitat and Behavior of Gophers
Gophers live almost entirely underground, digging complex networks of tunnels that can extend for hundreds of feet. They prefer loose, moist soil and are especially active in landscaped yards, gardens, and agricultural areas. Gophers feed primarily on roots, bulbs, and other vegetation, pulling plants down into their burrows. You can usually spot their presence by crescent-shaped mounds of fresh soil scattered across your yard.
Because they are solitary animals, each gopher maintains its own tunnel system. However, multiple gophers can infest the same area, leading to widespread damage in a short amount of time.
Why Gophers Are a Problem
A single gopher can destroy entire garden beds, ruin lawns, and weaken soil around foundations and irrigation systems. Their burrows can collapse, creating dangerous holes for pets and livestock. Over time, they can also attract snakes and other predators searching for food. The longer a gopher infestation remains untreated, the more extensive the damage becomes, often requiring costly landscape repairs.
The Importance of Ongoing Pest Management
Because gophers breed multiple times per year and are skilled at re-digging tunnels, one-time treatments are rarely enough. Ongoing pest management from Platinum Pest Management ensures that once gophers are removed, they stay gone. Regular monitoring, baiting, and soil treatments help detect early signs of activity and stop new colonies before they expand.
Ongoing service also allows for seasonal adjustments to treatment methods, as gopher activity increases during cooler, wetter months. Maintaining consistent protection prevents future infestations and keeps your landscape healthy year-round.
Gopher Control and Prevention
Effective gopher control requires a strategic approach that combines inspection, elimination, and prevention. Platinum Pest Management technicians identify active tunnels, apply targeted treatments, and implement exclusion methods to stop gophers from returning. Our team uses professional-grade products and humane solutions that protect your property while preserving soil health.
To prevent reinfestation, we recommend sealing burrow openings, managing irrigation schedules, and keeping vegetation trimmed to reduce attractants. Long-term management ensures that your yard remains beautiful, stable, and pest-free.
Serving Arizona Communities
Platinum Pest Management proudly provides gopher control and ongoing pest protection in Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Tempe, and nearby areas. Our local experts deliver fast, effective, and safe solutions tailored to Arizona’s soil and climate conditions.
