Summer in Los Gatos means more than sunshine—it also means gopher season is in full swing. If you’ve spotted mounds of dirt popping up overnight, you’re not alone. Gophers stay active all year in California, but they cause the most lawn and garden damage during summer. Here’s how to get ahead of the problem and […] The post Summer Gopher Control: What Los Gatos Homeowners Need to Know Now appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management
Gophers might be tiny, but they know how to stir up big trouble on school campuses. These little critters can cause tripping hazards, tearing up sports fields, and messing with landscaping. And when it comes to keeping students safe while being environmentally responsible, schools need better options than harmful rodenticides. That’s where we come in! […] The post How to Safely Get Rid of Gophers in School Yards appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management
Rodents can be a real headache—they damage your stuff, ruin your food, and even spread disease. While traps and poisons are effective, there’s a better, greener way to deal with them: CO₂ pest control. At Smith’s Pest Management, we use IGI CO₂ to safely and effectively eliminate rodents without the risk of secondary poisoning. Curious […] The post Carbon Dioxide for Rodent Control: A Better, More Humane Solution? appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management
Walnut Creek, CA, is a beautiful place to live and play. From the hills of Mount Diablo hills to the Boundary Oak Golf Course, there’s a lot to love in this area. Unfortunately, burrowing pests love it, too. For over twenty years, Smith’s Pest Management has been helping Walnut Creek-area residents eliminate burrowing pests. We’ve […] The post How to Identify & Control Burrowing Pests in Walnut Creek, CA appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management
Have you noticed frustrating new damage in your yard? Maybe you’re seeing dirt mounds, destroyed landscaping, or ruined garden plants. If so, you may have a burrowing pest problem – but are the culprits ground squirrels or gophers? Here at Smith’s Pest Management, we’ve been getting rid of ground squirrels and gophers on Bay Area […] The post Ground Squirrels vs Gophers: What are the Differences? appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management
If you have gophers in your yard, you have to act fast to remove these pests and mitigate damage. Here at Smith’s Pest Management, we have more than 15 years of experience in the pest control industry. We’ve compiled our extensive knowledge into this DIY gopher-trapping guide. Before You Get Started Inspect the Damage. Check […] The post How To Trap A Gopher Like a Pro: 5 Easy Steps appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management
Have you noticed strange mounds of dirt in your yard? If so, the culprit could be a digging pest like a gopher or a mole – but how do you tell the difference between the two? Here at Smith’s Pest Management, we’ve helped Bay Area customers get rid of moles and gophers for over 15 […] The post Gopher vs Mole: What are the Main Differences? appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management
Gophers are destructive rodents. They dig burrows, create soil mounds, and consume various foods – destroying lawns and gardens in the process. If you’re dealing with a gopher problem, it’s important to know what they eat and how to secure or eliminate those food sources on your property. Here at Smith’s Pest Management, we help […] The post What Do Gophers Eat? A List of Their Favorite Foods appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management
Gophers are digging, intrusive pests that can wreak havoc on your lawn and garden. While people expect to see gophers during the summer, many believe that gophers go underground and sleep all winter long. So, is that true? Do gophers hibernate? This blog will answer that question and discuss how to protect your property from […] The post Do Gophers Hibernate in the Winter? The Answer Will Surprise You appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management
For years, gopher wire has been touted as the best way to get rid of gophers without killing them. But is gopher wire really that effective? Here at Smith’s Pest Management, we provide comprehensive gopher removal services for customers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, so we’re familiar with the methods and techniques used to […] The post Does Gopher Wire Actually Work? What You Need to Know appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management
Gophers multiply quickly and can destroy your beautiful landscaping in just a few days. At Smith’s Pest Management, we help homeowners in California keep these burrowing pests away for good. In our blog, we share our professional gopher control tips so you can quickly reclaim your property. How to Get Rid of Gophers Like a Pro […] The post How to Get Rid of Gophers in Your Yard: 6 Effective Ways appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management
You have a lot of choices when it comes to choosing a home services provider. Especially when dealing with pest control. Many pest control companies deal in ants and termites and rats and mice, but few are really specialists in eradicating gophers and moles. Even fewer still are the pest control companies that are locally owned and specializes in getting rid of […] The post Locally Owned Company Specializing In Burrowing Pests appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management
Having your gopher trapping done in a proactive manner can save you a lot of lost plants and torn up landscaping. Plus your gopher guy will appreciate the ease of scheduling your work. Every year we have such a onslaught of new gopher calls starting in the spring. This large call volume slows in the fall and […] The post Monthly And Annual Gopher Removal Service Is A Great Value appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management
Gophers are a serious problem for anyone who values their property’s agriculture, landscaping, and plant growth. Although gophers seem cute and harmless, anyone who has ever had gophers present and active on their property finds them otherwise. Here at Smith’s Pest Management, we offer effective and reliable services to manage gopher activity on your property […] The post Why Call A Professional Trapping Service For Gopher Problems appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management