Peppermint oil use

The best way to get rid of the gophers is to trap them.

Here is an alternative way to get rid of the gophers that won't deter the deer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgAqJzjJ4Dw

HOW TO KEEP GOPHERS OUT OF YOUR YARD AND GARDEN

https://www.gardendesign.com/how-to/gophers.html

Here are some natural remedies. https://www.yourgreenpal.com/blog/the-8-best-home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-moles-and-gophers

This farmers almanac article might help:

https://www.farmersalmanac.com/garden-pests-gophers#:~:text=A%20few%20plants%20that%20are,peppermint%20oil%20and%20castor%20oil.&text=This%20will%20prevent%20gophers%20from%20burrowing%20into%20the%20area.

How well peppermint oil might temporarily repel unwanted rodents and insects is yet to be proven. If you do want to try it, remember that it must continually be reapplied/sprayed as soon as the scent dissipates.

Also keep in mind that essential peppermint oil can get pricey. I just checked on Amazon, and the prices varied according to concentration, but they averaged $25 and up for a 16 oz bottle.

here is more info

https://www.homedepot.com/c/ab/how-to-get-rid-of-moles-and-gophers/9ba683603be9fa5395fab901fca3cad4#:~:text=Moles%20and%20gophers%20can%20damage,wire%20mesh%20or%20hardware%20cloth.

Try this: https://www.craftylittlegnome.com/get-rid-moles-dawn-soap/

More than likely you only have one or two. Trapping might be best. https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-get-rid-of-gophers/

This has lots of natural remedies https://www.homedepot.com/c/ab/how-to-get-rid-of-moles-and-gophers/9ba683603be9fa5395fab901fca3cad4

Eliminate their food source too. Usually they’re eating grubs in the yard, so I’d treat the yard for grubs.