Have you been seeing sudden piles of mounded dirt or little holes appear around your Calistoga, CA property? You could have a gopher, mole, or vole! The sprawling landscapes of Napa County are very enticing not just to us but also to these little critters. Let us help you take care of them!
Gophers are underground pests that leave behind crescent shaped piles of dirt and eat plants from the root up.
Similar to gophers, moles are burrowing animals that will leave behind pushed up mounds of dirt. However, they are carnivorous so they will not go after your plants and their mounds are more of a centered hill of dirt.
Voles are small meadow mice that often take over old gopher/mole tunnels, they are herbivores so plant loss is a common sign of these pests. They leave behind small open holes and little trails in grassy areas.
Talk to us today and we guarantee you’ll receive service within two business days!
Unfortunately, yes. Calistoga doesn’t get cold enough for gophers and voles to go into a hibernation period during the winter time. However, it’s less common to see these critters in your yards during the colder months. This is because nearby open space will be lush and full of food for them!
Gophers can cause a fair amount of damage to landscapes and lawns. Not only do they eat your plants but they can disrupt lawns and underground irrigation lines by burrowing and chewing away below the surface. During their burrowing process they also leave behind unsightly piles of dirt.
There is sadly no way to completely prevent future gopher activity at any property. We built our homes in their habitat so they come and go as they please in search of food. We have even assisted customers who have installed preventative measures like gopher wire or baskets. We can help control whatever does come onto your property though!