Gophers & Gopher Wire They are the scourge of nurseries,
gardens, lawns, athletic fields, orchards, golf courses and
other open public areas. Anyone who lives in an area infested
with gophers knows the signs - the mounds of fresh soil dotting
the ground's surface. One gopher can create several mounds in a
day. Mounds can interfere with lawn mowers and severely impact
the appearance of lawns. Conditions for digging are ideal in
irrigated areas: flower beds, lawns and gardens. Gophers love to
eat vines, shrubs, trees, ornamental plants and vegetables.
Their tunnels can cause soil erosion by diverting irrigation
water. During a gopher's digging activity, lawn sprinkler
systems and plastic water lines can be gnawed on and damaged. A
burrow system can cover an area of 200 to 2,000 square feet.
Food storage and nesting areas can be as deep as six feet.
Feeding burrows with a 3" diameter are most often 6" to 12"
below ground. Perhaps the most effective way to combat the
destructive and very costly impact of gophers