Gopher Prevention Tips
Megan Pinneo
Get rid of Gophers
Gophers dig their tunnels up to six feet below ground making them difficult to exclude when not done by a professional. Methods used in gopher prevention are not always practical either, but there are several things that you can try at home to help with a gopher problem. Hopefully some of these key tips in gopher prevention can help! Keep in mind that when all else fails call the professionals in Gopher Defense for Riverside and San Diego County, Black Knight Pest Control.
Gopher Prevention at Home in the Garden
Protect seedlings with plastic netting.
Use plant boxes in gardens.
Mesh hardware cloth or aluminum sheeting buried underground with about 5-6 inches exposed above ground may help protect vegetation.
Plant lavender, rosemary, salvia catmint, oleander and marigolds around your lawn and garden. These plants can be used to deter gophers as they do not like the smells of them. Some of these can also repel certain insects like mosquitoes!
You can use sent as a repellent. When doing so to be most effective you will need to make sure that you put the repellent in EVERY hole that you find.
* Cotton balls soaked with peppermint oil.
* Sprinkle chili powder inside the holes.
*Place fabric softener sheets into the holes.
Gophers are sensitive to loud noises, placing wind chimes around the home may help.
What NOT to do in Gopher Prevention
Hand in hand with gopher prevention there are also some tips that are NOT recommended when trying to get rid of gophers. Using gas flares is not recommended. This can be dangerous as the exhaust is very hot and can melt a garden hose easily. Propane, natural gas, and butane is DANGEROUS to use in the tunnels. Yes, this may get the gophers but at the same time do harm to the roots of the vegetation that you are trying to save. Flushing water down gopher tunnels can actually do the opposite in preventing them. By flushing water in you will soften the ground making it easier for the gophers to dig. Lastly, poison bait used in gopher prevention can be harmful and deadly to other animal that may consume it. This can be deviating if a house pet or young child were to consume the poison bait.
Best Gopher Prevention Method
In a laundry list of gopher prevention tips the best way to get rid of a gopher problem is seeking the help of a professional who specializes in gopher defense. A specialized technician has the experience and tools available to best treat and prevent a gopher infestation. They can also assist with preventative measures that you can apply that best suit your property and your specific gopher situation. For the professionals in gopher defense for Temecula Valley, through Riverside and San Diego County, contact Black Knight Pest Control for your Gopher Inspection today.
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