Gophers - Prevention

Gopher prevention methods are not always practical and can never fully protect your lawn. It is difficult to exclude gophers since their tunnels can be up to six feet deep. However, barriers may help to prevent gophers from entering smaller areas, such as gardens.
- Aluminum sheeting or mesh hardware cloth buried 2.5 feet into the ground with 6 inches exposed above the soil can help protect shrubs and gardens.
- Protect seedlings with plastic netting.
- Grow gardens in raised plant boxes to prevent gophers from digging.
- Use Gopher Sonic Spike Repellents to keep gophers from coming into your yard.