Our Story
Riverside’s Gopher Elimination Specialists was founded on a simple principle: do one thing, and do it exceptionally well. While other pest control companies juggle termites, rats, and wasps, we focus exclusively on what we know best—gopher control.
Our founder, Marcelo Gallo, spent years working in conventional pest control before recognizing a gap in the market. Gophers destroy more California property than any other pest, yet few companies truly specialized in their elimination. That’s when Gopher Specialists was born.
For over a decade, we’ve refined our methods, trained our team, and built a reputation as the go-to gopher control company in Riverside County. We’re not the biggest pest control company—we’re the most specialized and most effective at what we do.
Our Mission
We provide safe, eco-friendly, and highly effective pest control solutions to protect homes, lawns, and landscapes from gophers and burrowing rodents. Our goal is to deliver long-term results while keeping families, pets, livestock, and the environment safe.
Our Vision
Our vision is to become the most trusted name in gopher and wildlife pest control by delivering safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible solutions. We aim to create healthier, pest-free landscapes and agricultural spaces through advanced and effective control methods.
Our Mission
We provide safe, eco-friendly, and highly effective pest control solutions to protect homes, lawns, and landscapes from gophers and burrowing rodents. Our goal is to deliver long-term results while keeping families, pets, livestock, and the environment safe.
Our Vision
Our vision is to become the most trusted name in gopher and wildlife pest control by delivering safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible solutions. We aim to create healthier, pest-free landscapes and agricultural spaces through advanced and effective control methods.
Our Core Values
Expertise
We specialize exclusively in gopher control. This singular focus means we understand gopher behavior better than anyone.
Integrity
Honest communication, transparent pricing, and no hidden fees. We treat your property with the same care we'd use on our own homes.
Results
We guarantee our work. If gophers return, we return. That's the level of confidence we have in our methods.a
Community
We're part of Riverside County. We live here, work here, and care about the community we serve.
Founders
Meet the Founders: Marcelo and Shammy Gallo
Shammy oversees the operational excellence of both Southland and Gopher Pile. Her focus on family-owned values ensures that our customers receive transparent communication and reliable service every time we step onto their property.
Marcelo brings the discipline of the U.S. Marine Corps to every mission. With 18 years of business experience, he ensures that whether we are protecting your home’s foundation or your garden’s roots, the job is done with integrity and "Gung Ho" spirit.