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Gopher Control in Reno, NV

Targeted Reno Gopher Control Backed by 50+ Years of Combined Experience

We provide gopher removal for residential and commercial properties in Reno. Our process focuses on locating active burrows, understanding how gophers are moving through the property, and placing traps according to their tunneling behavior. We prioritize humane, eco-conscious methods that account for families, pets, landscaping, and non-target species.

Fresh soil mounds, damaged roots, disappearing vegetation, and continued tunneling can indicate that the problem needs professional assessment. We offer free inspections and estimates so you can confirm the animal involved, understand the affected area, and discuss an appropriate control plan. Related wildlife exclusion and damage repair are also available as part of our broader property-protection services.

Request your free gopher inspection and estimate by calling (775) 256-3868 or messaging us online.

Common Signs of Gopher Damage in Reno

Common problems include:

Mounds of soil ruining lawns
Root damage to plants and trees
Vegetation clipped or pulled into underground tunnels
Disturbed soil around gardens, ornamental plants, and landscaped areas

Pocket gophers commonly leave flattened or fan-shaped mounds with a soil plug near one end. Mound shape, grouping, burrow openings, and the pattern of plant damage can help distinguish gophers from moles, voles, and squirrels.

We use targeted trapping as our primary control approach and may use baiting when inspection findings and property conditions support it. We can also discuss landscape modifications, monitoring for fresh activity, and measures intended to discourage future tunneling.

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Our Process for Trapping & Controlling Gophers

We begin by inspecting the property for fresh mounds, likely burrow openings, root damage, and other signs of current activity. Gophers create extensive tunnel networks, so accurately locating active mounds is crucial. Inspection findings help us determine which tunnel areas appear active and how the trapping approach should be adapted to the property.

We use trapping techniques tailored to this behavior, selecting traps designed for quick and humane capture and positioning them strategically within the most active tunnels. Property use, landscaping, pets, children, and potential effects on non-target species are considered when selecting the control method.

By regularly monitoring and adjusting traps, we can respond to changes in activity rather than assuming every burrow system requires the same treatment. Safety and environmental considerations guide our approach, minimizing the impact on non-target species and the surrounding ecosystem. We can also discuss landscape-related prevention measures and available damage repair or wildlife exclusion work based on what the inspection reveals.

We offer free inspections and estimates, and emergency assistance is available when pest-related help is needed quickly. We’re licensed, bonded, and insured in the states where we operate. Warranties are available on trap stations, so ask our team whether coverage applies to the recommended service.

Gopher Identification & Property Protection in Reno

Accurate identification matters because not every mound or damaged plant indicates the same animal. Gophers are rodents that live primarily underground and feed on roots, rootlets, and other vegetation. Their activity often produces fan-shaped mounds with a plugged opening, along with damage to lawns, gardens, ornamental plants, trees, and landscaped soil.

Moles are insectivores, meaning they primarily eat insects and other soil-dwelling organisms rather than plant roots. They generally create shallow surface runs and taller, volcano-shaped mounds without the distinct plug associated with a pocket gopher burrow. If the signs aren’t clear, our site assessment can help identify the likely animal before a control method is selected.

We serve Reno and other properties across Washoe County. Our regional knowledge of wildlife behavior across Nevada and the Western states where we operate informs how we evaluate gopher activity, active tunnels, landscape conditions, and potential risks to non-target species. Our technicians bring more than 50 years of combined industry experience and training in wildlife biology, safety protocols, and exclusion techniques.

Gopher control can be one part of a broader property-protection plan. In addition to animal control, we provide wildlife exclusion, damage repair, remediation, sanitation, and restoration services when those needs are identified. Detailed site assessments allow us to tailor the strategy to the activity and property instead of applying the same approach to every lawn, garden, or commercial landscape.

Request a free inspection to identify the activity and discuss a control plan for your property. Contact us today or call (775) 256-3868 to schedule your inspection.

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