Get rid of GOPHERS using the VICTOR EASY SET TRAP
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00:00 Intro
00:12 Why Gopher traps?
01:53 Getting started & tools required
03:14 Identifying gopher holes
06:05 Preparing the hole for a trap
07:06 Setting the trap
08:21 Placing the trap
09:53 How to tell if the trap is triggered
10:15 Checking the trap the next day
12:02 Removing the de*d gopher
12:55 Safe zone! Gopher is gone
14:00 Outro and thanks
Gophers can be a huge problem in gardens, whether killing plants/crops/trees or causing erosion. And although they are generally solo animals, their population can get out of control very quickly in one season. In my experience, the best method for controlling gophers is with trapping. I NEVER use poisons as they can end up harming and even killing both pets and other protected wildlife such as birds of prey, coyotes, foxes etc.
The most-effective traps in my experience are the Victor Easy set traps. They are readily available at most hardware or agricultural stores, as well as online (check my link above).
I should note, these are kill-traps, so be aware, that if used effectively, you will have a dead gopher on your hands. The Victor Easy Set Trap is a simple and effective trap that is compact and can be easily set.
Step one is to locate the gopher tunnels. Gophers create a network of underground tunnels, so you'll need to find the active tunnel that the gopher is using. Look for freshly dug soil or holes in the ground.
Identify the direction of the tunnel, I do this by using a probe or a stick to create a small hole in the roof of the tunnel. If the hole is plugged up within a day or two, then you know the gopher is still using that tunnel.
Set the trap. The Victor Easy Set Trap is a scissor-type trap that can be set with one hand. To set the trap, press down on the back of the trap to open the jaws. Then, place the trap in the tunnel with the trigger end facing toward the direction of the gopher's travel. If you have a "through tunnel" that goes in two directions, setting two traps on each side will be very effective.
Check the trap daily. It's important to check the trap every day to see if you've caught a gopher. If two days go by and the trap has not triggered the hole is inactive and you should move the trap. If you do catch a gopher, dispose of it and reset the trap in a new location.
Remember to always follow the safety instructions and guidelines provided by the trap manufacturer when using any type of trap.
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I am a gopher hunter, your video reminded me of the basics I have been skipping
Thank you so much for sharing. Finally at the point that I’ll use traps and this video is so helpful.
Best video on YT for setting Victor gopher trap ;)
Excellent video!! Thank you! About to set my first trap.
It’s helpful to see you do the process. I’ve been battling the little beasts for a few years and had to figure it out on my own. I also battle rock squirrels that dig holes and destroy my garden but they are much smarter and craftier than pocket gophers and require a different type of trapping and disposal.
Appreciate that. I've found that the process is part of the effectiveness, it took me a while to figure out the best way to use these traps, and getting to know the gopher behavior a bit.
My theory is that other Gphers repurpose tunnels. If you put a dead Gopher in it, other gophers will avoid it and dig new Tunnels Which they Probably do anyway. maybe just by burying the golfer. You can avoid some new tunnels.
Success!
Dead gophers are also good nutrients for the plants
Great video! Just bought some Victor traps and I’m going to try to get those little suckers 😂
Have not been covering the hole and failing. Will give this a try. Thank you.
Good luck!
Great video! The massive glasses though, are pretty distracting when 30% of the screen is a reflection of what is behind the camera.
Thank you for the video, info, and yes the best way is to trap-kill them. Do not worry about killing one or two of the billion on the planet. You do not want to use sonic, smoke, pellets, or other wacky items trust me. These Victor traps do the job! On future videos a tripod would be easy to set up leaving you with two hands to do things. On the gopher wire is a must unless you just want to burry the trapped gopher as-is however, use a small stake and it won't pull or run your wire deep underground. (Unless you just want it dead then use no wire, check it, if trapped burry it on the spot and lose your trap - most will rust away after many years)
Does this work with moles too?
I believe it does, although their holes are often much shallower so the trap may not be as effective.
How to set victor gopher trap
Do you need to clean the traps? For rats, I never reuse a trap.
I usually do wipe them down so that they don't have a scent for the next time I set it.
good video... next time try to use a better microphone... a little hard to hear you . and you have a good voice. thanks. good video..
Glad you enjoyed the video... and yep, I've already bought a noise cancelling mic. Definitely needed it as I live near a busy road.
I'm a vegetarian and it's my garden. Leave and live or stay and enjoy your funeral.
This video could be about three minutes long if she would just get to the point. Way too much added unnecessary dialogue.
Thanks for the feedback - You may notice I've set "chapters" in this video so that you can easily skip ahead. Hope that helps!
100% disagree. I’m a very handy diy type of person, but trapping gophers can be difficult and confusing. I very much appreciate the detail in this video and feel much more confident in taking on the my gopher problem thanks to it
I cannot understand how can a human care about the plants and be so cruel to animals! Unsubscribe
They do so much damage to a garden or lawn it’s shocking 😮
Very disappointing to hear this is your method. I can not condone this cruelty so I will unsubscribe.
You can put chicken wire down underneath your beds. 2 Layers and stagger them to make holes smaller in case babies can get through. Should last you a good 10 years. I've heard that the plastic coated chicken wire is not as good as the straight galvanized.
Cat shit?😂😂 iv heard a lot of methods but nothing like that wtf? lol. Look into the trapline mole traps they are the absolute best for moles. Get the DK1 desth clutch for gophers you won’t regret it. Iv owned a trapping business going on 17 years and worked for the Oklahoma department of agriculture for many years trapping.