Ground Squirrel Control in Ventura County
Ground squirrels digging around your property can leave burrows and damage landscaping. Crosstown Pest Solutions will inspect the activity and explain the service we recommend. Text or call to schedule an inspection.
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Open Burrows and Daytime Activity May Point to Ground Squirrels
Unlike gophers, ground squirrels regularly travel above ground and commonly leave visible burrow openings. The combination of open holes, repeated sightings, and activity across the property can help distinguish them from other burrowing pests.
Ground Squirrels Above Ground
Ground squirrels may be seen feeding, running between burrows, or watching from upright positions during daylight hours.
Open Burrow Entrances
Their burrows commonly have open entrances rather than the plugged openings and soil mounds more often associated with gophers.
Multiple Activity Areas
Several entrances may be spread along slopes, fence lines, landscaped areas, fields, or other open portions of the property.
Where Ground Squirrel Activity Becomes a Property Concern
Ground-squirrel activity can extend beyond one visible opening. Burrows may spread beneath or around areas used by people, animals, vehicles, landscaping, and property equipment.
Common Activity Areas
- Lawns and landscaped areas
- Slopes and embankments
- Open spaces and fields
- Fence lines and property edges
- Areas near irrigation
- Commercial and managed grounds
Reasons Property Owners Call
- Repeated ground-squirrel sightings
- New or expanding burrow entrances
- Holes in areas used by people or animals
- Soil displacement around landscaping
- Damage to plants or irrigation components
- Burrows appearing near hardscapes or structures
The Burrow System Helps Determine the Plan
Ground-squirrel service begins with an inspection of the affected property. We look at where the animals are active, how widely the burrow entrances are distributed, and whether terrain or access will affect the work.
The inspection may consider:
- Active and inactive-looking entrances
- The number of affected areas
- Slopes, terrain, and accessibility
- Nearby structures, hardscapes, and irrigation
- Activity along neighboring or open land
- Conditions that could support continued pressure
After the inspection, we explain the recommended service approach and provide the price before treatment begins.
How We Recommend Ground Squirrel Service
We inspect the activity, burrows, and conditions around your property before recommending service. Then we explain what we found and how we would approach the problem.
Addressing Current Activity
The recommended treatment focuses on the active areas identified at the time of service. Larger properties or widespread burrow systems may require additional work or follow-up.
Activity From Surrounding Areas
Ground squirrels from neighboring properties, slopes, fields, and open spaces may move into the treated area later. Service cannot permanently prevent new animals from entering a property.
Watching for New Signs
New burrow openings or renewed sightings should be noted after service. Where the activity appears can help determine whether follow-up or a new evaluation is appropriate.
Get Help With Ground Squirrels on Your Property
Text or call Crosstown and tell us where you’ve seen activity. We’ll schedule an inspection, explain the recommended service, and provide the price before work begins.