Gopher Control Program
An overpopulation of gophers can be a nuisance, creating holes in public spaces or athletic fields that cause safety issues for humans and pets. The Government of Saskatchewan has declared gophers as pests, which requires the Town to control gophers on publicly owned property.
The Town is committed to responsibly controlling pests on Town land. Spring is the best time for application as the gophers emerge from their burrows in search of food.
The Town uses Rozol RTU, which is approved for use by Health Canada. Crews put small amounts of Rozol RTU deep down in gopher holes where it is consumed by the gopher. The application will be limited to ‘buffer zones’ or rough turf areas throughout the town along storm channels, and roadway and railway buffers.
Residents are encouraged to take precautions and avoid the areas noted below with recently applied product, particularly with children and pets. We urge the public to keep their dogs on a leash or avoid these posted areas entirely.
Locations with recently applied product will be listed below following the application
- 5th Avenue ditches (East of Butte Street) - April 23, 2026
- Willow Ridge Park - April 23, 2026
- Pilot Butte Fire Hall - April 23, 2026
Upcoming
- 5th Avenue ditches (East of Butte Street) - May 2, 2026
- School track field area - May 2, 2026
Watch for yellow Advisory signs in recently treated locations.