Gophers look small, but don’t let that fool you. Over the years working with All City Animal Trapping, I’ve seen them destroy lawns, wipe out gardens, and even cause problems under homes. One little tunnel can turn into a whole maze underground, and that’s where the real trouble starts.
If you’ve ever walked across your lawn and felt soft spots or tripped over a mound of dirt, chances are a gopher’s been at work.
They chew straight through roots, bulbs, even small tree roots. Plants just wilt and die without warning.
Lawns get torn up with mounds and holes everywhere. Mowing becomes a pain, and walking across the yard isn’t much fun either.
I’ve seen people spend hundreds replanting flowers or vegetables, only to have a gopher undo it all in a week.
Most folks don’t think of gophers as a threat to their house — but they can be. Tunnels don’t stop at the edge of a garden.
I’ve seen tunnels running right under patios and driveways, leaving cracks behind.
They can dig under retaining walls, taking away the soil that keeps them standing strong.
In worst cases, they burrow close to the foundation. Over time, the soil shifts, and cracks start to show.
It sounds dramatic, but I’ve seen it happen more than once.
If you run irrigation in your yard, gophers see pipes as just another thing in their way. And they’re not gentle.
Plastic pipes get chewed through, which means leaks and wasted water.
Sprinklers stop working right because the soil keeps shifting and burying them.
A lot of homeowners think they’ve got a plumbing issue, but the real culprit is often a gopher chewing through the line.
Every mound of dirt they push up is subsoil — not the good, fertile topsoil your plants need. It leaves ugly patches and weakens the lawn. And sometimes that soil carries fungi or bacteria that can hurt your garden.
Here’s something people don’t always think about: gophers attract other animals. Snakes, owls, and even stray dogs or cats might start hanging around your yard looking for them. On top of that, the disturbed soil can bring in more insects than you bargained for.
At All City Animal Trapping, we deal with this problem all the time. Here’s what sets us apart:
We know how gophers work – after years of handling infestations, there’s not much we haven’t seen.
Complete service – not just removal, but inspections, repairs, and prevention.
Fast response – because the longer gophers stick around, the worse it gets.
Straightforward pricing – free consultation, clear quotes, no surprise fees.
Local know-how – we live and work in Southern California, so we understand the exact challenges here.
Results that last – our track record and reviews speak for themselves.
One gopher doesn’t stay one for long. They dig, multiply, and the damage piles up faster than you think. If you’re in San Bernardino County, Palos Verdes, or anywhere nearby, give All City Animal Trapping a call. We’ll figure out where they’re coming from, remove them safely, and help protect your yard from round two.
