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Gophers, Ground Squirrels, and Other Yard Pests: Identifying and Controlling the Problem
Dirt mounds in your yard may indicate gopher activity—or possibly ground squirrels, moles, or, less commonly, voles. Regardless of the culprit, the damage they cause can be frustrating.
The Sod-Awful Truth
In ideal conditions, 35 gophers can occupy an acre—meaning your typical 7,600 sq ft lot could host 3-4 of these persistent pests, damaging your lawn, plants, and garden—no bueno!
Home Turf Advantage for Burrowing Pests
Gophers — Ground Squirrels — Moles — Voles
Home-turf Advantage
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Burrow Fumigation for Tough Turf Jobs.
Janus Service Guarantee
Effective pest suppression—Guaranteed results: Sighting target pests between your scheduled visits? Janus will return and re-treat the area at no additional cost to you.
ProTip: Mound Identification
Pest remediation starts with identification…
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Subsurface Diagnostics: Identifying the Yard Incursion
The Diagnostic Approach: Effective remediation begins with precise identification. Burrowing pests exhibit distinct “architectural” signatures in their mounds and tunnels. Understanding these biological markers allows us to deploy targeted, site-specific solutions rather than a generic, one-size-fits-all treatment.
The Signature of the Burrow
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Gophers: Look for horseshoe or crescent-shaped mounds of loose, fine earth. The burrow entrance is almost always “plugged” with a visible dirt cap.
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Ground Squirrels: Unlike gophers, squirrel burrow entrances remain open (unplugged). These entries are roughly softball-sized and often surrounded by a large, messy debris field of excavated dirt.
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Moles: Moles create symmetrical, conical “volcano” mounds. You may also observe “heaved” or crackled ridges meandering across the turf—a signature of their shallow hunting tunnels.
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Voles: These pests do not create mounds. Instead, look for small, clean-cut “unplugged” holes (approx. 1.5 inches in diameter), often connected by visible “runways” worn into the grass.
Precision Remediation At Janus Pest Management, we don’t believe in guesswork. Guided by 40 years of field experience, we identify the specific pressure point on your landscape and apply the exact technical protocols needed to reclaim your outdoor space.
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