Gophers in Delta?

Guess who moved into the neighborhood, gophers! I’ve received two calls about moles that have turned out to be gophers. Gophers do not hibernate and their excavations continue throughout the winter. After examining the shrubbery in the immediate area, I discovered ragged tooth marks etched on fallen limbs and the bases of the shrubs. These gophers appeared to have traveled above ground for long distances based on the industrial area they were in, although they usually tunnel into new territory. Similar to moles, gopher mounds also are roundish but if you look at them from above they have a horseshoe shape. You’ll also find a plug near the center of the mound. Gopher tunnels can be up to 60 cm below the surface and leave no indication that they are down there. Tubers, roots and bulbs are a large part of the gopher’s diet this time of year, so your garden beds are not safe. Gophers also gather surface vegetation, often pulling plants down through the soil into the burrow. These rodents eat as much as one half their own weight each day and bring home extra food to store.

gogreenpestcontrol.ca Ladner Tsawwassen Delta B.C. Randy Bilesky

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