Poisons. Poison gopher baits provide homeowners with an effective and easy way to get rid of gophers. Victor® Poison Peanut pellets, in particular, are formulated to be enticing to gophers. When consumed, the poison pellets work quickly to kill the gopher.

What home remedy kills gophers?

For a homemade remedy, mix three parts castor oil and one part dish soap. Add four tablespoons of the mixture to a gallon of water. Soak the tunnels and entrances to evict the moles and soak the holes to evict gophers. Castor oil is one of the most effective home remedies to get rid of these animals.

What kills gophers in your yard?

Gophers rarely venture far from their tunnels and spend most of their time underground, which is why most methods of gopher control involve killing them in their homes. The most common lethal gopher control methods include spreading poison pellets, gassing them in their tunnels, or setting traps.