Typhus: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments Rickettsial bacteria transmitted by fleas, lice, and chiggers cause diseases in this group. These specific bacteria infect and spread illness, which causes serious symptoms including elevated body temperature, headache, and skin rashes. This paper outlines the various forms of these diseases along with their transmission agents, symptom presentation, and […]
The Truth: There Are No Brown Recluse Spiders in Southern California There are no brown recluse spiders in Southern California. Many people think they are common in the area, but this is a misconception. This article will explain why these spiders aren’t found in Southern California, discuss how they differ from other local spider species, […]
Gopher Patrol is offering gopher control in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Riverside. Heavy gopher activity throughout Southern California shows signs that gopher season is in full swing. With large open areas and uninhabited areas, So Cal is prime real estate for gophers and other rodents looking to set up residence. Our warm year round weather is […]
Gophers in Southern California have made their move and gopher season is in full swing. But don’t worry a gopher control company is available to help. Gopher control can be tough if the right company isn’t chosen. Gopher Patrol has been serving Riverside for over 20 years and they are the longest running gopher control company […]
Welcome back to the Gopher Patrol blog and part two of our short blog series. We’ll pick up where we left off last time by looking at some helpful hints to keep rodents like gophers, rats, mice, and more out of your garden and away from your home. In case you’re just tuning in, here […]
There is certainly no shortage of rodents here in Southern California. Our area is home to a wide array of rodents, including mice, rats, moles, squirrels, and the beloved gopher. While these fuzzy critters are cute when you see them in the movies or keep some of them as domesticated pets, the last thing you […]
Welcome back to our blog! Last time, we looked at some key characteristics of pocket gophers, a common species of yard rodents found throughout Santa Barbara. These pesky critters are some of the most destructive rodents because they are a burrowing rodent who dig large networks of tunnel systems underground. They favor people’s yards because […]
Welcome back to the Gopher Patrol blog! If you’re like most, you are probably most familiar with the cute yet troublesome gopher who graced the silver screen in the 1980 classic film, Caddyshack. Unfortunately for those living in Southern California, you are probably even more familiar with them as backyard pests who wreak havoc on […]
Welcome back to the Gopher Patrol blog! In our first installment of this two-part blog series, we began looking at some fun facts about gophers. Gophers are a real problem for residents and businesses in San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, and throughout Southern California. As burrowing rodents, these furry critters can completely devastate a backyard […]
The 2 or more gopher control visit service including a 30 day warranty thereafter offered by Gopher Patrol is helpful in protecting gardens and lawns from the ever hungry, ever vicious gophers, moles, and voles looking to feast. The baiting and trapping programs they offer are most efficient. It may be difficult to choose gopher […]