Gophers are a common problem throughout Sonoma because they thrive in the irrigated lawns, gardens, and rural-residential landscapes that define the region. These burrowing rodents create extensive underground tunnel systems while feeding on roots and other plant material.

Common signs of gopher activity include:

• Crescent-shaped dirt mounds
• Plants being damaged at the root
• Missing or dying ornamental plants
• Fresh mounds appearing regularly
• Damage throughout lawns and garden beds

Our gopher control services focus on locating active tunnel systems and addressing the source of the activity before additional damage occurs.

Moles are often mistaken for gophers because they also tunnel underground. Unlike gophers, however, moles feed on insects and earthworms rather than plants. Their tunneling can still cause noticeable disruption to lawns and established turf areas.

Common signs of mole activity include:

• Rounded dirt mounds
• Raised surface tunnels
• Soft or uneven areas beneath the lawn
• Increased tunneling in moist soil
• Disturbed turf without root damage

If your lawn has raised ridges or soft spots, moles may be responsible.

Voles are small rodents that damage lawns and landscaping by feeding on grasses, roots, bark, and other vegetation. Rather than creating dirt mounds, they leave behind small holes and narrow runways through the grass.

Common signs of vole activity include:

• Small open holes
• Surface runways through lawns
• Chewed ornamental plants
• Bark damage on shrubs and young trees
• Lawn damage without mounding

Our vole control services help reduce active populations and protect your landscape from continued damage.