Gopher Control in Alberta
Professional gopher control for yards, acreages, farmland and commercial grounds in Edmonton, Calgary and surrounding Alberta communities. We locate active burrow systems and remove the population with trapping, baiting or fumigation.
Signs of Gophers on Your Land
Gophers live underground and are rarely seen for long. Their mounds, holes and tunnel damage are the clearest signs, and they can spread across a property quickly.
Fresh mounds of soil
Holes and burrow openings
Sinking or uneven ground
Damaged plants and roots
Damaged irrigation or foundations
How We Control Gophers
Every plan starts with an inspection, not a guess. Your technician inspects the burrow system first. Then we recommend trapping, baiting, burrow fumigation or a combination, based on activity and the site.
Mechanical Trapping
We place traps in the main tunnel of an active burrow to remove gophers one at a time. This is a non-toxic, targeted approach with no chemical impact, and it gives physical confirmation that a gopher has been removed.
Best for: Areas where pets or children spend time, or where chemical use is restricted
Strategic Baiting
Professional grade rodenticide is placed deep within the burrow where gophers feed, away from the surface. There is no need to dig up the lawn. This approach suits larger properties where several gophers are present.
Best for: Larger properties with several gophers where the lawn should not be dug up
Burrow Fumigation
A fumigant gas or pellet is released into the tunnels so it reaches deep chambers that traps and bait cannot. It is performed only by licensed technicians, who contain the treatment within the tunnel system.
Best for: Heavy infestations that need the whole burrow system treated
Our Gopher Control Process
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Site inspection
Treatment plan and estimate
Treatment
Follow-up
Why Gopher Activity Should Not Wait
A few mounds can grow into a large burrow network in a short time. Tunnels undermine foundations, break irrigation lines and leave holes that trip people, pets and livestock. Feeding damages lawns, gardens and crops. Treating early keeps the problem smaller and protects the property from ongoing damage.
Reducing the Chance of Gophers Returning
Check the property regularly
Protect irrigation lines
Talk to your neighbours
Plan for monitoring
Frequently asked questions
What does your gopher treatment involve?
We use burrow baiting, gas fumigation, trapping or a mix of these, depending on the site. Everything goes into the tunnels gophers are using, and we take care to limit exposure for pets and other wildlife. Larger properties may need a return visit.
What if my neighbours have gophers too?
Gophers on nearby land may move back onto your property after treatment. Our service targets the gophers currently on your land, and ongoing monitoring or follow-up may be needed for lasting control. Coordinating treatment with neighbours often gives better results.
How do you keep treatments away from pets and children?
Bait and fumigant go directly inside burrows, not on the surface, and traps are set inside active tunnels. Your technician explains the safety steps and tells you when treated areas can be used again.
What if I still see gophers after treatment?
Fresh activity for a short time is normal as remaining gophers move within the tunnel system. Most products need several days to act, so mound activity tapers off gradually rather than all at once. If activity continues, more applications or trapping may be recommended.
Mounds Spreading Across Your Property? Call Us
Call (587) 840-8133 or email info@technicapestsolutions.ca. Our Edmonton and Calgary teams serve surrounding Alberta communities with discreet, unmarked vehicles.