Gopher Control Program
The City of Regina is committed to responsibly controlling pests. Spring is the best time for application as the gophers emerge from their burrows in search of food.
The City 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 city along storm channels, and roadway and railway buffers. It will not be applied to the City’s athletic fields and traditional park spaces.
The areas identified for pest control throughout the city will be marked with yellow signs. Signs will actively be maintained for several weeks and only removed once staff are satisfied that the site is clear of product.
Residents are encouraged to take precautions and avoid the marked areas, 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
| Date | Location | Status |
| April 16 | St. James Ball Diamonds | Complete |
| April 16 | Rambler Ball Park | Complete |
| April 16 | Lewvan Drive & Parliament Ave (NW corner) | Complete |
| April 16 | Wesson Bay Buffer | Complete |
| April 17 | Wood Cres Buffer | Complete |
| April 17 | Plainsview Buffer | Complete |
| April 17 | Lewvan Buffer (West side - Harbour Landing Dr to Jim Cairns Blvd) | Complete |
| April 22 | Old Taylor Field site – hill and practice field | Complete |
| April 23 | Lewvan Buffer – Harbour Landing Dr to Campbell St | Complete |
| April 23 | Norsmen Park – Pipeline rough | Complete |
| April 23 | Lewvan Buffer – 13th Ave to 11th Ave (West side) | Complete |
| April 23 | Lewvan Buffer – 11th Ave and Lewvan (NW corner) | Complete |
| April 23 | Optimist Ball Park – Field to West | Complete |
| April 23 | Walker School – Hill along Dewdney Ave | Complete |
| April 23 | A.E. Wilson Park – Rough area behind 32 Duncan Cres | Complete |
| April 24 | Shannon Rd Buffer – along Ring Road hot spots | Complete |
| April 24 | Lewvan Buffer – west side between 7th Ave and 4th Ave | Complete |
| April 24 | Lewvan Buffer – east side train bridge to church on 1st Ave | Complete |
| April 24 | McKinley Buffer – Campbell St to Lewvan Dr | Complete |
| April 24 | Retention pond behind Fire Hall # 4 | Complete |
| April 25 | Mt Pleasant – small area on hill by D4 Depot | Complete |
| April 25 | Courtney St & 9th Ave N (NE corner) | Complete |
| April 25 | 9th Ave N – south side between Courtney St and McCarthy Blvd | Complete |
| April 25 | Riverside Cemetery | Complete |
| April 28 | Dominion Park Buffer | Complete |
| April 28 | Pipeline – Fairchild Rd. to Campbell St. | Complete |
| April 29 | Arcola Ave. – 14th Ave. to College Ave. (South side) | Complete |
| April 29 | Arcola Ave. – North side, East of Pilot Butte creek | Complete |
| April 29 | University Park buffer | Complete |
| April 29 | Arcola traffic ramp Ring Road exit | Complete |
| April 29 | Victoria Ave. E info sign area | Complete |
| April 30 | Arcola Ave. & Prince of Wales Dr. (SE, NW, NE corners) | Complete |
| April 30 | Park St. and Arcola Ave. (NE corner empty lot) | Complete |
| April 30 | 2nd Ave. - ditch along Regina Cemetery | Complete |
Updated May 21, 2025.
Locations will be marked as "Complete" once staff are satisfied the site is clear of product and the signs have been removed. The product being used is Rozol RTU PCP# 29545.
