GROUND SQUIRREL CONTROL

Whittier, CALIFORNIA

Whittier yards—especially surrounding Whittier City Hall on Richard M Nixon Drive—often attract ground squirrel colonies.

Whittier yards and open areas—especially surrounding Whittier City Hall on Richard M Nixon Drive—often attract ground squirrel colonies due to favorable burrowing conditions and available food sources.

Ground squirrels are active above ground and create visible burrow systems with multiple entrance holes. Unlike gophers, these rodents forage openly during daylight hours and can quickly establish colonies on residential and commercial properties. Their burrowing destabilizes soil, damages hardscapes, and creates trip hazards. Ground squirrel populations expand rapidly when left unmanaged, making early intervention critical for effective control.

Common Ground Squirrel Problems in Whittier

• Multiple burrow openings across the property
• Soil erosion and ground instability
• Damage to patios, walkways, and retaining walls
• Risk to pets from burrow encounters

How Ground Squirrel Control Works

Our technicians assess the property to determine the most effective treatment approach. Ground squirrel control may involve trapping, carbon monoxide treatment, or a combination of both methods based on the technician's professional assessment of site conditions and squirrel activity levels. Treatment continues until active squirrel presence is reduced on the property. Because ground squirrels can travel between properties, service focuses on addressing current activity rather than providing a long-term guarantee.

Why Ground Squirrels Are Different

Unlike gophers and moles that remain underground, ground squirrels are highly mobile and can move freely between neighboring properties. This mobility means that new squirrels may enter your property even after successful treatment of existing colonies. Our service targets active infestations and reduces current ground squirrel populations on your property.

Why Whittier Properties Attract Ground Squirrels

Ground squirrels thrive in Whittier due to the region's climate and abundance of food sources. Properties with fruit trees, vegetable gardens, or bird feeders are especially attractive. Unlike gophers, ground squirrels live in colonies that can grow rapidly—a small problem can become a major infestation within a single season.

Signs You Need Professional Ground Squirrel Control in Whittier

Ground squirrel activity is usually easy to spot because they forage above ground during the day. Signs of infestation include:

• Multiple burrow openings with dirt piles nearby
• Squirrels visible on your property during daylight hours
• Damage to garden plants, fruit, and vegetables
• Undermined walkways, patios, or foundations

Ground squirrel burrows can extend 6 feet deep and 35 feet long, creating serious structural risks for Whittier properties if left unchecked.

Our Ground Squirrel Control Process

Ground squirrel control in Whittier requires a different approach than gopher or mole control. Our technicians assess your property to determine colony size and burrow locations. Treatment may include trapping, carbon monoxide application, or a combination based on the technician's professional judgment. Because ground squirrels travel between properties, we focus on reducing current populations rather than providing guarantees.

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