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We have heard from several residents looking for advice to prevent gophers from making their home
in their yards. We've gathered a few home remedies from the website "Home Remedies Hack" at www.
homeremedyhacks.com, that suggests natural ways of using the gopher's sensitivity to scents as a
deterrent.
1. Pet Waste: Gophers detest certain scents so one popular way to get rid of gophers is using pet
waste. Rather than throwing away your dog's poop or cat's litter into the waste, use it to block
gopher tunnels and mounds.
2. Coffee Grounds: Sprinkle your used coffee grounds in the gopher openings. Now, cover the holes
with soil. In addition, spread some grounds all around the garden area. This will not only drive
off the gophers, but also enhance the fertility of the soil, and at the same time, make your
garden pest-free.
3. Dryer Sheets: The dryer sheets are used by many people to toss in their clothes for
spongy, pleasant smelling laundry. These sheets can be used as a gopher repellent.
Gophers detest the smell of strong scents that are present in dryer sheets. This is an
inexpensive way to solve the gopher problem. Simply place a few dryer sheets into the
gopher holes and cover them with soil.
4. Stinky Cotton Balls: Mix 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, ½ cup Castor oil and a few drops
of peppermint oil in 1 cup of water. Shake well. Immerse cotton balls in this emulsion and
put them into the gopher holes. It will keep the gophers away from your garden.
Please note: we recommend using gloves and a face mask while working with and applying
the remedies and keep your beloved pet away for their safety.
We hope you find these suggestions helpful. ~ Mark Schleiden, Director of Operations
Home Remedies to Deal with Gophers
