Gopher Exterminator Cost in Southern California

If you are shopping for a gopher exterminator, understanding what drives pricing will help you avoid overpaying for poor service or underpaying for something that does not work. This guide covers typical gopher exterminator costs in Southern California, what should be included at each price point, and the questions to ask before hiring.

Typical Gopher Exterminator Costs

Initial service: $150-$300. This is the standard range for a residential gopher extermination service in Southern California. Initial service should include a property inspection, treatment using trapping or carbon monoxide, and at least one follow-up visit to confirm elimination. Properties with larger lots or multiple active gophers fall toward the higher end of this range.

Monthly maintenance: $60-$100 per visit. Properties with persistent gopher pressure — particularly those bordering open space, parks, or golf courses — benefit from ongoing monthly service. Monthly plans provide monitoring and early treatment before infestations establish. Rodent Guys monthly plans start at $60 per visit with no long-term contract required.

Quarterly maintenance: $80-$150 per visit. For properties with moderate recurring pressure, quarterly service provides regular monitoring at a lower ongoing cost than monthly plans.

What Affects Gopher Exterminator Cost

Property size. Larger properties with more acreage to inspect and treat cost more than small residential lots. A quarter-acre suburban yard is straightforward; a one-acre property with multiple active tunnel systems requires more time and follow-up.

Number of active gophers. Most residential properties have one gopher — pocket gophers are territorial and solitary. Larger properties or properties that have been untreated for extended periods may have two or three active gophers, each requiring separate treatment.

Method used. Companies using bait-only service often quote lower prices because bait deployment is fast. Trapping and carbon monoxide require more technician time but produce confirmed, verifiable results. The lower bait price frequently leads to repeat visits when bait fails — erasing any initial savings.

Follow-up visits included. Service that includes follow-up visits costs more upfront but less overall. A quoted price that covers only one visit is not a complete gopher extermination service — it is a trap placement. Always confirm whether follow-up is included.

Guarantee. A service backed by a guarantee is worth more than one without. Rodent Guys includes a 60-day guarantee on all initial services. If activity returns within 60 days, we retreat at no charge. This guarantee has real value — it means you pay once for a problem that gets solved.

Why Cheap Gopher Exterminators Usually Cost More in the End

The lowest-priced gopher exterminator quote in Southern California is typically a single-visit bait service with no follow-up and no guarantee. This service pattern is common among general pest control companies that add gophers to their menu without specializing in them.

When bait fails — which is frequent, because gophers may avoid disturbed bait placements — you pay for another visit. Then another. Three bait visits at $75 each costs $225 with no confirmed result and no guarantee. A single professional trapping service at $200 with follow-up and a 60-day guarantee resolves the problem and covers you if it does not.

The math on choosing a gopher exterminator almost always favors the specialist with a guarantee over the cheapest quote available.

What Rodent Guys Charges

Rodent Guys provides free estimates for all properties. Pricing is based on property size and extent of activity. Every initial service includes:

• Full property inspection and tunnel mapping
• Treatment using trapping and/or carbon monoxide
• Follow-up visit to confirm elimination
• 60-day guarantee with free retreatment if activity returns
• No rodenticide bait — safe for pets and children immediately after service

For a full pricing breakdown including monthly and quarterly plan rates, see our Southern California gopher control cost guide.

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Gopher Exterminator

Before committing to any gopher exterminator, ask these four questions:

What method do you use? If the answer is bait only, ask whether they also trap. Companies that rely solely on bait produce unreliable results.

Does the price include follow-up visits? A single visit is not complete service. Follow-up is how you confirm the gopher has been eliminated.

Do you offer a guarantee? A company confident in its work stands behind it. Ask specifically how long the guarantee period is and what it covers.

Do you use any rodenticide? If you have pets or children, this matters. Companies that use only trapping and carbon monoxide are the safest option for residential properties.

For a deeper look at choosing between gopher exterminators, see our guide to gopher control companies in Southern California.

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