Identifying the Differences Between Moles and Gophers
Friday, November 8, 2013 at 12:00PM 
If it looks like someone has been digging in your lawn or flower bed, the culprit might be right under your nose. Moles and gophers have been frustrating gardeners, caretakers, and homeowners in Southern California for decades. Fortunately, a rodent removal expert can eradicate the infestation before your lawn or flower bed looks like the surface of an alien planet. To make sure you receive the correct pest control services, try to identify whether your home is overrun with moles or gophers. These tips will help you in identifying the pest.
Mole Runs vs. Gopher Burrows
One of the easiest ways to tell the difference between moles and gophers is to look at the damage to your lawn or garden. Moles often create shallow surface tunnels that look like a raised ridge across your yard. Gophers on the other hand dig tunnels and push dirt to the surface, which result in irregular shaped mounds around your lawn. Don’t worry if the difference is not as clear to you as it is to us. After all, we have 16 years of experience dealing with gophers and moles.
Physical Differences
If a mole or gopher comes up from below the surface and you catch a glimpse of the intruder, take note of the intruder. Moles have tiny eyes and their ear canals are concealed beneath their fur. Their front feet are larger than their hind feet, and they have webbed toes. Gophers have small flattened heads. Gophers also tend to be “buck-toothed.”
Pest Control Requirements
Gophers and moles might not come from the same species, but the pest control methods to eradicate them from your home or business or quite similar. A targeted attack with baits and poisons is the most effective way to eliminate gophers and moles on your property. Gopher Patrol even offers monthly service plans to ensure on-going gopher and mole control.
To learn why Gopher Patrol is one of the leading gopher and mole removal experts in Riverside, CA, visit our website or call us at (855) 460-0564. Based in Riverside, we have served Southern California withquality gopher and mole control for over 16 years.