GOPHER CONTROL
Aliso Viejo, CALIFORNIA
Aliso Viejo properties—especially near Aliso Viejo City Hall on Journey—commonly experience gopher activity due to local soil and landscaping conditions.
Gophers live almost entirely underground. As they tunnel, they push soil to the surface, creating fan-shaped mounds and damaging turf, plant roots, and irrigation lines. Without proper control, gopher activity can spread quickly across a property. Effective service requires identifying active tunnels, selecting the right method (traps or carbon monoxide), and follow-up until activity stops.
Common Gopher Damage in Aliso Viejo
- Fan-shaped soil mounds
- Underground tunneling that weakens lawns
- Damaged grass, roots, and planting areas
- Irrigation disruption
How Gopher Control Works
Gopher control begins by locating active tunnels and identifying primary travel routes. Treatment is performed using traps or carbon monoxide when appropriate based on the technician's assessment. Traps are reset until no new activity is observed during the guarantee period. Carbon monoxide is used when the technician determines it is a valuable treatment for the property. Our service is child-safe and pet-safe, and we do not use chemicals or poisons.
Guarantee
Gopher control services include a 60-day guarantee from the start of service day. If activity returns within the guarantee period, we retreat at no additional cost. If service past the guarantee period is needed, monthly or quarterly service is available at an affordable price. Our maintenance agreements do NOT require long-term contracts and can be cancelled any time.
Why Aliso Viejo Properties Are Vulnerable to Gophers
The soil composition and landscaping common throughout Aliso Viejo create ideal conditions for gopher activity. Well-irrigated lawns, gardens with root vegetables, and properties near open spaces are particularly susceptible. Gophers can tunnel up to 200 feet per day and a single gopher can create multiple mounds across your yard within weeks.
Signs You Need Professional Gopher Control in Aliso Viejo
Many Aliso Viejo homeowners first notice gopher activity when fresh mounds appear overnight. Other warning signs include:
- Plants dying suddenly from root damage
- Soft or collapsing areas in your lawn
- Visible tunnel ridges near the surface
- Damaged sprinkler lines or drip irrigation
Early intervention prevents extensive damage. The longer gophers remain active, the more tunnel systems they establish, making control more difficult and costly.
Our Gopher Control Process
When you call Rodent Guys for gopher control in Aliso Viejo, our technician will inspect your property to locate active tunnels and assess the extent of activity. We use a combination of professional trapping and carbon monoxide treatment based on what will be most effective for your specific situation. Service continues with follow-up visits until all gopher activity has stopped.
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GET STARTED
Call 909-599-4711 to schedule gopher control in Aliso Viejo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most residential properties require 2-4 weeks of active trapping before all gopher activity stops. The timeline depends on the size of the infestation and the property. Our technicians return every few days to reset traps and monitor progress. We continue service until no new activity is observed, and your 60-day guarantee covers any return activity after treatment ends.
Yes. All of our gopher control methods are completely safe for children, dogs, cats, and other pets. We use mechanical traps and carbon monoxide treatment — no poisons, no rodenticides, and no chemicals of any kind. Unlike bait-based methods used by many competitors, our approach eliminates the risk of secondary poisoning to pets or wildlife.
Yes. Every gopher control service includes a 60-day guarantee. If gopher activity returns within 60 days of your initial service, we come back and retreat at no additional charge. After the guarantee period, affordable monthly or quarterly maintenance plans are available with no long-term contracts required.
Initial gopher control service typically ranges from $150-$300 depending on property size and severity of infestation. Follow-up visits and maintenance plans are available at reduced rates. We provide free estimates — call 909-599-4711 or book online to schedule an inspection.
Trapping uses mechanical traps placed in active gopher tunnels and is effective for most residential properties. Burrow blasting uses carbon monoxide introduced directly into the tunnel system and is ideal for large infestations or properties where trapping alone is insufficient. Our technicians assess each property and recommend the most effective approach.