Moles & Gopher Removal Westlake Village
Your yard didn’t just “settle”… something’s digging.
If you’re seeing fresh dirt mounds, raised tunnels, or patches of dying grass, it’s not random—it’s underground activity. Gophers and moles don’t pass through. They build systems beneath your lawn and stay active around the clock.
And the longer they’re there, the more damage they cause—from roots and irrigation lines to the overall structure of your yard.
Above Ground is the Major problem with Gophers & Moles
Gophers and moles do most of their work underground. The mounds and ridges you see are just the surface signs of a much larger tunnel system below.
Gophers create extensive burrow networks that feed on roots, plants, and landscaping materials. Moles tunnel closer to the surface, searching for insects and creating raised pathways across lawns.
That’s why damage spreads quickly. By the time you notice a few mounds, there’s already an established system beneath your yard.
Are these gophers or moles?
Gophers leave fan-shaped dirt mounds and feed on roots. Moles create raised ridges and tunnels while hunting insects. Both cause damage—but in different ways.
Why is my yard getting worse so quickly?
Once they establish tunnels, they expand them daily. What starts as a small area can spread across your lawn fast if not addressed.
Gophers can destory your foundation
Gophers chew through roots, irrigation lines, and even underground wiring. Plants weaken, grass dies off, and sections of your yard start to collapse.
Moles don’t eat plants—but their tunnels separate roots from soil, causing grass to dry out and die over time. The result is the same: unstable ground, damaged landscaping, and ongoing repair costs.
And because they stay underground, the problem keeps growing unnoticed.
Are gophers or moles dangerous?
They’re not dangerous to people, but they can cause significant property damage—especially to landscaping and irrigation systems.
Will they leave on their own?
No. Once they establish tunnels, they stay and continue expanding unless actively removed.
Gophers will make your home their home
Gophers are territorial and often live alone—but they create large, complex tunnel systems. Moles may cover more surface area and create visible ridges across lawns.
In Westlake Village, properties with irrigation systems, soft soil, and landscaped yards are especially vulnerable. These conditions make it easier to dig—and easier to stay. That’s why guessing the problem—or using the wrong method—usually leads to continued damage.
Gophers won't leave on their own
Gophers and moles are common in this area—and new ones can move in after removal, especially in well-maintained or irrigated yards. Ongoing service helps monitor activity, treat early signs, and prevent new tunnel systems from forming. It’s the difference between repairing damage… and preventing it altogether.
How do I know if it's a mole or gopher?
The shape of the mounds and tunnels is the biggest clue. Gophers create dirt piles, while moles create raised lines across the lawn.
Do they come back after removal?
If conditions stay the same, new ones can move in. That’s why prevention matters after removal, and why we offer continued mole and gopher removal maintenance programs.
Stop Gopher & Mole Tunnels
Filling holes or flattening mounds doesn’t stop gophers or moles—it just covers the signs.
At Leaf Pest Management, we focus on targeting the active tunnel systems directly. We identify where activity is happening, apply the right control methods below the surface, and disrupt the system where they live—not where you see them. You may still notice minor activity at first—that’s normal. Then the mounds stop appearing. And your yard stabilizes.
1-time vs Gopher & Mole Control
1-time Gopher Removal Services.
Best for active infestations causing visible damage. We locate and treat active tunnel systems to remove the current population and stop immediate damage. This is the fastest way to regain control of your yard.
Recurring Gopher Removal
Gophers and moles are common in this area—and new ones can move in after removal, especially in well-maintained or irrigated yards. Ongoing service helps monitor activity, treat early signs, and prevent new tunnel systems from forming. It’s the difference between repairing damage… and preventing it altogether.
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