How to Choose a Gopher Control Company in Southern California

When gopher activity appears in your yard, the instinct is to call the first pest control company that comes up in search results. But gopher control is a specialized service, and the quality of companies offering it varies enormously. The right questions asked before you hire will save you money, protect your pets and wildlife, and get the problem resolved correctly the first time.

Ask What Methods They Use

This is the most important question. There are three primary gopher control methods: professional trapping, carbon monoxide treatment, and rodenticide bait. Trapping and CO are safe for pets, children, and wildlife. Rodenticide bait carries serious risks for dogs, cats, raptors, and other wildlife through direct ingestion and secondary poisoning.

If a company proposes to use rodenticide bait on your property, ask specifically: what active ingredient, where and how it is placed, and what the secondary poisoning risk is for your pets. A company that cannot answer these questions clearly or dismisses the concerns is not one you want on your property. Rodent Guys uses only trapping and carbon monoxide — no bait, ever.

Ask What Is Included in the Price

Many pest control companies quote a low initial price and then charge for each follow-up visit. Since effective gopher control requires multiple visits over two to four weeks, the true cost of a cheap-sounding initial price can multiply quickly. Ask explicitly: does the quoted price include follow-up visits? How many visits are included? What happens if activity continues past the included visits?

Rodent Guys pricing includes all follow-up visits within the 60-day guarantee period. There are no per-visit charges during the guarantee window. You pay once for complete resolution, not per technician appearance.

Ask About the Guarantee

Any reputable gopher control company should offer a guarantee. Ask: how long is the guarantee? What does it cover — just the original infestation or also reinvasion? What is required to make a guarantee claim? A 60-day guarantee that covers both original activity and reinvasion is the standard you should expect. Shorter guarantees or guarantees with excessive conditions are a red flag.

Ask About Their Experience with Gophers Specifically

General pest control companies that primarily handle ants, termites, and cockroaches often have limited experience with burrowing rodent control, which requires specific skills in tunnel identification and treatment placement that are very different from general pest control. Ask how long they have been doing gopher work specifically, how many gopher jobs they do per week, and whether gopher control is a primary focus or a side service. Rodent Guys specializes exclusively in gopher, mole, and ground squirrel control — it is all we do.

Check Reviews for Gopher-Specific Feedback

Review platforms like Yelp and Google show customer feedback that can reveal patterns in service quality. Look specifically for reviews mentioning gopher control rather than general pest control, and pay attention to reviews discussing whether the problem was fully resolved and whether the company was responsive when follow-up was needed.

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Call 909-599-4711 — we are happy to answer all of these questions and explain exactly what our service includes before you commit.