Gopher Exterminator in Southern California
When gopher mounds appear in your yard, you need a gopher exterminator who knows how to locate the main tunnel system, place traps correctly, and follow up until the gopher is confirmed eliminated. Rodent Guys is Southern California's dedicated gopher exterminator — serving homeowners and commercial properties across Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties with chemical-free methods and a 60-day guarantee.
Call 909-599-4711 for a free estimate. Same-day service available in many areas.
What a Professional Gopher Exterminator Does
The difference between a professional gopher exterminator and a DIY attempt comes down to one thing: tunnel reading. A pocket gopher creates a main runway 6-18 inches below the surface with lateral tunnels branching upward to feed sites and mound exits. The gopher travels the main runway constantly — but lateral tunnels may only be used once. Traps placed in lateral tunnels fail because the gopher never returns after sensing disturbance.
A professional gopher exterminator reads mound direction and pattern, probes the soil to feel for tunnel walls, and locates the main runway before setting any traps. This is the step most homeowners skip when attempting DIY gopher control — and it is the reason professional service resolves most infestations in one or two visits while DIY attempts drag on for weeks.
Our process:
Inspection. The technician maps active mounds, probes for the main runway, and assesses the extent of tunnel activity across the property.
Treatment. Traps are placed in the main runway, or carbon monoxide is applied to fill the entire tunnel system. Both methods work underground — nothing is left on the surface of your yard.
Follow-up. We return to check results, remove caught gophers, reset traps if needed, and confirm elimination. Service continues until activity stops.
Guarantee. Every initial service is backed by a 60-day guarantee. If activity returns within 60 days, we retreat at no additional charge.
Chemical-Free Gopher Extermination
Most gopher exterminators rely on rodenticide bait. It is the cheapest, fastest method to deploy — but it is also the least safe and least reliable. Bait poisons dogs and cats that dig up or scavenge a bait-killed gopher. It causes secondary poisoning in hawks and owls that are common in Southern California neighborhoods. And it produces uncertain results — you never know for certain whether the bait worked.
Rodent Guys uses only trapping and carbon monoxide for gopher extermination. No rodenticide. No poison. Your yard is safe for pets and children immediately after service, and you get confirmed results rather than hoping the bait was taken.
Gopher Exterminator Cost
Professional gopher extermination typically ranges from $150-$300 for initial service depending on property size and extent of activity. This includes the inspection, treatment, and follow-up visit. Monthly maintenance plans start at $60 per visit for properties with recurring pressure.
For a detailed breakdown of what affects gopher exterminator cost and what questions to ask before hiring, see our gopher exterminator cost guide and full pricing guide.
Gopher Exterminator Near Me — Southern California Service Areas
Rodent Guys provides gopher exterminator services throughout Southern California. We serve over 160 cities across four counties:
Los Angeles County: Los Angeles, Pasadena, Long Beach, Whittier, Burbank, Torrance, La Verne, Claremont, and more.
Orange County: Irvine, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Newport Beach, Garden Grove, and more.
San Bernardino County: Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, San Bernardino, Upland, Chino Hills, Redlands, and more.
Riverside County: Riverside, Corona, Moreno Valley, Eastvale, Lake Elsinore, and more.
View the full service area list to confirm your city. Call 909-599-4711 for same-day availability.
Why Choose Rodent Guys as Your Gopher Exterminator
Rodent Guys is not a general pest control company that handles gophers on the side. We specialize exclusively in gopher, mole, and ground squirrel control. Our technicians work on burrowing rodents every day — developing the tunnel-reading expertise that produces fast, reliable results.
We have completed over 95,000 jobs across Southern California and serve 4,500+ active customers. Our chemical-free approach resonates with pet owners, families with children, and anyone who wants a gopher problem solved without putting poison in their yard. And our 60-day guarantee means you pay once for a problem that actually gets solved.
Read more about what separates dedicated gopher control companies from general pest control, or see our full guide to professional gopher control services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A gopher exterminator inspects your property to locate active tunnel systems, applies treatment using trapping or carbon monoxide, and follows up to confirm the gopher has been eliminated. Professional exterminators identify the main tunnel runway before placing traps — the step that makes professional service far more effective than DIY.
Gopher exterminator costs typically range from $150-$300 for initial service depending on property size. Monthly maintenance plans start at $60 per visit. Rodent Guys provides free estimates for all properties.
Rodent Guys serves over 160 cities across Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties. Call 909-599-4711 to confirm service in your area and schedule a free estimate.
Rodent Guys uses only trapping and carbon monoxide — no rodenticide bait. Both methods leave no surface residue and are safe for dogs, cats, and other pets immediately after service.
Most residential gopher problems are resolved in 1-2 service visits. Rodent Guys includes follow-up visits and backs every initial service with a 60-day guarantee.
Call 909-599-4711 to schedule your gopher exterminator visit anywhere in Southern California. Free estimates, chemical-free methods, 60-day guarantee.