Pocket gophers live in underground burrows and push up small mounds of excavated soil. They can cause severe damage by feeding on roots below the surface.
Use pocket gopher traps where infestations are light or in areas where poisons cannot be used.
Begin trapping in the spring when gophers are most active. It is important to correctly place the tunnel traps in main tunnels.
Open the tunnel using a hand trowel or other small shovel and place two traps facing in opposite directions to intercept gophers in both directions. Use wire or light chain to secure the trap to a stake to allow safe and easy removal of the carcass or trap. Make sure the opening is sealed to prevent light or air currents entering the tunnel.
Check the trap once or twice daily. If no gophers are trapped after 3-4 days, relocate to another main tunnel. Always be vigilant for gophers invading from bordering properties and act promptly to prevent establishment.
