When do you call an exterminator or go the do it yourself route?

The biggest factor is time. If you have the time to research the methods, buy the tools, implement them correctly and clean up afterwards then the only reason you would call an exterminator is if you failed to eradicate the rodent presence. It really is that simple. Also, there is the issue of scope: the larger the area affected by gophers or voles or moles the longer it will take to exterminate them.

Another factor is money: if you can’t afford a professional gopher exterminator then you have no choice but to attempt to use the baits and traps that are available at your local hardware store. These are less expensive options but will take more time and require you to learn and test and relearn how to use the tools. If you go with an exterminator then this is all done for you of course.

For business owners and home owners with big open spaces, I would recommend hiring a gopher exterminator. Whether you have moles, voles, gophers, or any other rodent causing problems professional help can really make the difference between a quick resolution of the problem or a drawn out battle.