• Identification - Valley Pocket Gophers are medium sized, gray-brown rodents without any particular marks on the fur. The Gopher's head and body are 5-6 inches long, and the naked tail is about is 2-3 inches long.
• Solution - Gophers can be problematic because you wont always see them when they first show up. One of the best ways to deter gophers if you suspect they may be on your property is to remove any source of food for them. Digging trenches or make dirt barriers lined with wire mesh may also help keep them away from crops or plants.

• Identification - When singing, pigeons have a distinct song compared to other birds, which is known as a “coo”. The song they sing is used to attract a mate or another pigeon friend. When they walk or start to take flight, their heads noticeably bob back and forth.
• Prevention Tip - Not every over the counter remedy is right for every home, remember Fortified Pest Management is here to help. We have a long list of techniques that are appropriate for removing birds, capturing them live, and disposing of dead ones.

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• Identification - The Black Widow is most easily identified by the red-yellow hourglass shape found on the spider. Sometimes it can be seen as two opposing triangles with points facing one another instead of the hourglass. This iconic pattern can be found on the shiny black globular abdomen of the spiders. Red and white stripes also accompany the males abdomen although they are about one quarter the size of females.
• Prevention Tip - Making sure to seal up any cracks under doors or in windows will help stop both scorpions and black widows from entering your home. Make sure to not have low light areas with high moisture like under sinks and behind toilets.