Setting a Macabee gopher trap

Trapping is a safe and effective method for controlling pocket gophers. The Macabee gopher trap is a two-pronged pincher trap commonly used in areas of recent gopher activity. Traps should be set in the main gopher tunnels, which can be found using a gopher probe. This video shows how to set the trap. For more information on gophers and other pests, see www.ipm.ucdavis.edu.