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
Living in Novato, California, means we get to enjoy beautiful Marin County. It also means we share this pristine environment with wildlife, including various rodents. Although these critters play an important role in the ecosystem, they can become a headache when they get too close to your home or landscaping. Fortunately, you don’t have to […] The post The Most Common Rodents in Novato (And How to Get Rid of Them) 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
California homeowners are facing an emergency as invasive ground squirrels wreak havoc on properties across the state. The passage of The California Ecosystems Protection Act of 2023 (Assembly Bill 1322) has effectively removed the most reliable tools for combating these destructive pests, leaving residents scrambling for ineffective and costly alternatives. Ground squirrels, once controlled by […] The post New California Law to Cause $1 Billion in Property Damage as Ground Squirrel Invasio...| 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’ve ever had digging, burrowing ground squirrels on your property, you know exactly how destructive they can be. In the past, you may have turned to rodenticides or other toxic products to control them. However, at the end of 2023, California passed The California Ecosystems Protection Act of 2023 (also known as Assembly Bill […] The post California’s New Laws Affect Ground Squirrel Control Efforts appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management
Ground squirrels are voracious eaters, and they love to chow down on seeds, roots, fruit, insects, and leafy, green vegetation. Part of what makes ground squirrels so challenging to live with is the fact that they love to dig up newly planted seeds in gardens and will quickly destroy even the most manicured outdoor space. […] The post What Do Ground Squirrels Eat? Their 6 Favorite Foods appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management
Are ground squirrels destroying your yard or garden? If so, you don’t have to sit by and watch the damage continue. By learning how to trap ground squirrels, you can eliminate these destructive rodents and reclaim your outdoor space quickly and easily. In this blog, we’ll teach you the exact trapping techniques we use in […] The post How to Trap Ground Squirrels Like a Pro: 6 Easy Steps appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management
Ground squirrels destroy gardens by eating and damaging plants and ruining seedlings. For over 15+ years, we’ve helped homeowners in the San Francisco Bay Area eliminate burrowing pests. In this blog, we provide our top tips to keep squirrels out of your garden for good. 8 Ways to Keep Ground Squirrels Out of Your Garden […] The post How to Keep Ground Squirrels Out of Your Garden appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management
Winter has arrived, which means most pests should be taking a break, right? Wrong. If you live in California, one critter you likely won’t get a winter break from is the California ground squirrel. While these rodents may be less visible during the winter, they are no less active. In this blog, we’ll share a […] The post Do Ground Squirrels Hibernate in the Winter? What You Need to Know appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management
Ground squirrels can quickly destroy gardens and yards, leaving behind unsightly burrows. Here at Smith’s Pest Management, we help homeowners in California keep these pests away for good. In this blog, we share our professional ground squirrel control tips so you can quickly reclaim your yard. Lethal Methods Method How it Works Pros and Cons […] The post How to Get Rid of Ground Squirrels: A Complete Guide appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management
If you’ve got ground squirrels on your Bay Area property, you need to partner with a best-in-class pest company to remove them. The only problem is that finding such a company can be easier said than done. After all, there are so many options out there, and sifting through them can get confusing. Fortunately, we’ve […] The post 5 Best Ground Squirrel Control Companies in the San Francisco Bay Area [2025] appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management
At Smith’s Pest Management, we have been developing our technique to eliminate ground squirrels with out poison. Our method is very safe, even for the squirrels…and our method is Healthy Schools Act compliant! We can drive them off the property to a place they belong without any side effects to you, the environment, or even the animals. […] The post Ground Squirrel Control That Is Healthy Schools Act Compliant appeared first on Smith's Pest Management.| Smith's Pest Management