Gopher killing...

I use traps and poison. Poison is used with applicator and placed underground, so no worries. There is a learning curve on getting proficient with the traps but they work well. If I get a gopher that is too smart for the trap I revert to the poison. The poison work better in late fall to early spring when there is less food availability. Currently have 7 acres gopher free but you can be sure they will be moving back in from the neighbors.
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