Pocket Gopher

Southeastern pocket gophers are rodents with small eyes and ears, a stocky body, and strong front claws used for digging. They are typically reddish-brown to dark brown in color, and their most distinctive feature is their fur-lined cheek pouches (pockets) used for carrying food. Pocket gophers are medium sized, usually between 5 and 11 inches in length.

The most obvious signs are mounds of soil in your yard, created as they tunnel underground. You may also notice raised ridges in your lawn or garden as the gophers create shallow tunnels near the surface. Damage to plant roots and underground cables can also indicate their presence, particularly in sandy Myrtle Beach soils.

Due to SC Department of Pesticide Regulation guidelines and the potential impact on non-target species, MBPC focuses on trapping and relocation for pocket gopher control. Our licensed technicians will assess the situation and implement humane trapping methods to remove the gophers from your Grand Strand property. Contact us for a consultation to determine the best approach for your specific situation.

Install wire mesh barriers around vulnerable plants and underground cables to prevent gopher damage. Regularly compact soil around your foundation to deter tunneling. Consider professional landscaping to manage gopher populations in your Myrtle Beach yard and protect your property.

Pocket gophers prefer sandy soils, making the coastal areas of Myrtle Beach ideal habitat. They thrive in lawns, gardens, and agricultural areas where they can easily dig their extensive tunnel systems. The humid subtropical climate of South Carolina provides ample moisture and vegetation for them to thrive year-round.

Peak activity: Year-Round