Excellent video! Over the years I've used similar techniques. I've not tried the peanut butter -I use a piece of carrot or a green onion but I will start using the PB from now on. I also like the trap used in the video vs. the Maccabee trap. This one has a smaller cross section. A couple of possible additional items: When you replace the plug of turf make sure there's no light entering around the edges of the plug. They will push dirt into the area if there's any light at all coming in. I also stake down the traps with a steel wire attached securely to the trap. Started doing that when coyotes chewed through the fabric cord I used initially. If there's a single hole, dig it out and place the trap at least 18" into the tunnel. I then use rigid black plastic sheets to cover the opening and seal out the light. I don't like killing any of God's creatures but I draw the line at gophers. In the last year I've lost $500+ trees, vegetables and turf grass
Thank you very much for making these videos and for offering the most effective gopher trap I've tried. Between your instructions and the tips offered by Gunnar in Minnesota's videos, I have been able to get my gopher issues under control! Thank you very much!
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in this matter. This little guys took over my yard and I am finally getting it under control. The peanut butter scent does the trick! Thanks again :)
just bought some more traps for my gopher and mole business, really like your traps. My Rodent Guys Pest Control customers really benefit. Thanks for a great trap.
I just received some of your pocket gophers traps. Set a few of them tonight and hoping for good results. Build quality far exceeds the Sweeny traps sold in Lowe's. Excellent quality!
Good info...myself and the hardware employees had some trouble figuring out the basic macabee trap (the trigger bar has to go under and be completely pulled up and centered which is the key). Found the burrow in lawn yesterday, set the trap, and just nailed the gopher today!
OK I am so appreciative that you put out this video. I have been using bait or fumigants for years with mixed results. I am sold on the Idea of trapping over baiting especially initially or in accounts with pets.
Great video,nothing bad about sharing information that aids me in providing a safe and healthy yard, where my grandson pups run and play. without the health and safety issues to worry about. Thank you very much.
I've been trying for months to kill gophers, but watched this video (used different traps) but the tips are immensely helpful and I GOT MY FIRST ONE TODAY! Threw a big party, totally stoked!!!
Stephen, thank you very much. After watching this video, I followed the exact steps to locate the tunnel, set up the traps, and applied peanut butter. A few hours later, I had a dead gopher.
You my friend are a gopher trapping machine. Well done!
Excellent video! Over the years I've used similar techniques. I've not tried the peanut butter -I use a piece of carrot or a green onion but I will start using the PB from now on. I also like the trap used in the video vs. the Maccabee trap. This one has a smaller cross section. A couple of possible additional items: When you replace the plug of turf make sure there's no light entering around the edges of the plug. They will push dirt into the area if there's any light at all coming in. I also stake down the traps with a steel wire attached securely to the trap. Started doing that when coyotes chewed through the fabric cord I used initially. If there's a single hole, dig it out and place the trap at least 18" into the tunnel. I then use rigid black plastic sheets to cover the opening and seal out the light. I don't like killing any of God's creatures but I draw the line at gophers. In the last year I've lost $500+ trees, vegetables and turf grass
Thank you very much for making these videos and for offering the most effective gopher trap I've tried. Between your instructions and the tips offered by Gunnar in Minnesota's videos, I have been able to get my gopher issues under control! Thank you very much!
Holy cow it works!!! I got one my first try!!! I tried everything for about a year until I used your method thank you so much!!!
This is a great demo for anyone trying to get rid of gophers!
You are the gopher “TERMINATOR” my friend. I need to get me couple of those traps for sure. Thank you for the video
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in this matter. This little guys took over my yard and I am finally getting it under control.
The peanut butter scent does the trick!
Thanks again :)
just bought some more traps for my gopher and mole business, really like your traps. My Rodent Guys Pest Control customers really benefit. Thanks for a great trap.
I just lost a 2 foot tall grass plant over night to a gopher. Just declared war.
I just received some of your pocket gophers traps. Set a few of them tonight and hoping for good results. Build quality far exceeds the Sweeny traps sold in Lowe's. Excellent quality!
Thank you for this video. I caught my first one this morning.
Thank you so much. My problem is finding the run. Your video really helps
Good info...myself and the hardware employees had some trouble figuring out the basic macabee trap (the trigger bar has to go under and be completely pulled up and centered which is the key). Found the burrow in lawn yesterday, set the trap, and just nailed the gopher today!
Definitely will try using peanut butter. Great vid thanks!
Impressive results. Thanks!!
OK I am so appreciative that you put out this video. I have been using bait or fumigants for years with mixed results. I am sold on the Idea of trapping over baiting especially initially or in accounts with pets.
Great video,nothing bad about sharing information that aids me in providing a safe and healthy yard, where my grandson pups run and play. without the health and safety issues to worry about. Thank you very much.
I've been trying for months to kill gophers, but watched this video (used different traps) but the tips are immensely helpful and I GOT MY FIRST ONE TODAY! Threw a big party, totally stoked!!!
That was solid. Very good job and presentation. Thanks
Stephen, thank you very much. After watching this video, I followed the exact steps to locate the tunnel, set up the traps, and applied peanut butter. A few hours later, I had a dead gopher.