Ground Squirrel Control in Santa Ynez, CA

Mitch’s Gopher Control provides professional ground squirrel control in Santa Ynez, CA and throughout the Santa Ynez Valley. Ground squirrels can damage landscaping and crops quickly, undermine soil stability, and create hazardous burrows around homes, ranches, and agricultural property. Our job is to eliminate active colonies efficiently and help protect your land from ongoing burrowing damage.

With over 50 years of combined experience, we focus exclusively on burrowing pest control—delivering targeted solutions that address the problem at the source, inside the tunnel system.

Why Ground Squirrels Are a Serious Problem in Santa Ynez

Ground squirrel activity often spreads fast, especially where open space, irrigated landscaping, vineyards, and pasture edges provide ideal conditions. Beyond feeding on plants and crops, they create extensive burrow networks that can cause:

Unsafe ground conditions (holes, soft spots, and collapse risk)
Damage to lawns, gardens, and landscaped areas
Root and plant stress from burrowing and feeding
Irrigation and drip line disruption in agricultural and residential zones
Increased risk to livestock and equipment in pastures, arenas, and ranch properties

Humane, Targeted Ground Squirrel Control

Our approach is built around treating the entire burrow system—not just what you can see on the surface. We use specialized equipment and proven carbon monoxide treatment methods designed to penetrate tunnel systems directly and address active colonies efficiently.

Key benefits of our process:

Targets active tunnel networks for more complete colony reduction
Humane treatment approach designed for underground burrow systems
Pet safe when properly applied with professional handling and site-specific precautions
Reduces reinfestation pressure by addressing activity at the source
Ideal for residential and agricultural properties throughout Santa Ynez Valley

Ground Squirrel Control for Homes, Vineyards, Ranches & Estates

We tailor every visit to your property type, the extent of burrow activity, and your long-term protection goals. Our ground squirrel control services in Santa Ynez are commonly requested for:

Residential yards & gardens (lawns, planter beds, irrigation zones)
Vineyards & orchards (root zones, rows, berms, and perimeter areas)
Pastures, ranches & large estates (hazard reduction and ground stability)
Arenas and fields (safer footing and reduced tunnel collapse)
Commercial & managed properties (curb appeal, safety, and liability reduction)

Signs You May Need Ground Squirrel Control

If you’re noticing any of the following, it’s a good time to schedule a professional evaluation:

Multiple burrow openings across the property
Fresh digging near hardscapes, walkways, or fence lines
Plant damage and feeding in garden beds or vineyard edges
Soft soil, holes, or uneven ground in lawns or pastures
Recurring activity even after DIY attempts

Service Options & Follow-Up

Standard Service

$175/hr (one-hour minimum)
Ideal for smaller properties and home visits

Whole Day Service

$875 (six hours of treatment; recommended for properties larger than one acre)
Save $175 vs. standard hourly pricing

Revisits

If new activity occurs within one week of your service, we’ll return and charge only in 15-minute increments.

Proudly Serving Santa Ynez & Surrounding Areas

We’re based locally and proudly serve Santa Ynez and nearby communities, including:

Solvang, Buellton, Ballard, Los Olivos, Los Alamos, Lompoc, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito, Carpinteria, Santa Maria, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, and surrounding areas.

Schedule Ground Squirrel Control in Santa Ynez, CA

Protect your lawn, landscaping, vineyard, or pasture from burrowing damage with reliable, professional service. Call Mitch’s Gopher Control today to schedule your ground squirrel control in Santa Ynez, CA.

Call: 805-245-0388

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (Saturday & Sunday Closed)

Get Started Now — Professional, humane solutions for burrowing pest problems.