I set my first gopher trap today using Easy Set gopher traps. I hope I catch this critter as it has done so much damage. I guess I have to become an expert at this. Thanks again for this video.
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.
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)
You don’t need to cover the hole back up. The gopher sees light and wants to cover the entrance back up, they go to push dirt out (the mound) and the trap gets them.
Her video while unedited literally drive people towards a better solution. These inline traps take forever to set. This video while lengthy, excessively dry, rambling and painful to watch is the process in its odious reality. These inline traps are junk.
I find these traps work great for me... and there's this cool trick on RUclips if there's a video you don't like, it's called the "Next" button. I prefer to use that over making negative comments, but I also like the way comments, both negative and positive, create engagement on my videos, so it's all good.
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
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.
Best video on YT for setting Victor gopher trap ;)
I set my first gopher trap today using Easy Set gopher traps. I hope I catch this critter as it has done so much damage. I guess I have to become an expert at this. Thanks again for this video.
Good luck! They can be so destructive.
thank you for this video. Very helpful. Will watch it again several times.
So glad it was helpful!
I am a gopher hunter, your video reminded me of the basics I have been skipping
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.
Excellent video!! Thank you! About to set my first trap.
Thank you so much for sharing. Finally at the point that I’ll use traps and this video is so helpful.
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.
Have not been covering the hole and failing. Will give this a try. Thank you.
Good luck!
Thank you for this video. It was very helpful.
So glad it helped!
Awesome!
I used poison pellets. I haven't seen any new tunnels in two days. Will see what tomorrow brings.
Success!
Great video! Just bought some Victor traps and I’m going to try to get those little suckers 😂
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.
She should have had someone hold camera so she could use both hands
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)
Great video! The massive glasses though, are pretty distracting when 30% of the screen is a reflection of what is behind the camera.
How to set victor gopher trap
Dead gophers are also good nutrients for the plants
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.
You have to cover the whole back up after setting the trap, so they won’t see sunlight
You don’t need to cover the hole back up. The gopher sees light and wants to cover the entrance back up, they go to push dirt out (the mound) and the trap gets them.
thats free fertilizer 🤷♂
My groundhog is way too large for that trap. She is about the size of my 16 lb Shih Tzu
This really only works for small gophers, as the name of the trap implies
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Her video while unedited literally drive people towards a better solution. These inline traps take forever to set. This video while lengthy, excessively dry, rambling and painful to watch is the process in its odious reality. These inline traps are junk.
I find these traps work great for me... and there's this cool trick on RUclips if there's a video you don't like, it's called the "Next" button. I prefer to use that over making negative comments, but I also like the way comments, both negative and positive, create engagement on my videos, so it's all good.
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.