Victor Easy Set Gopher Trap 1 1/2″ x 4″ Best Used For: Fast, safe trapping of gophers. The traps easy set design allows for quick rodent control. When you see gopher holes popping up in your yard, you’ll want to have one of these in hand. The Victor Easy Set Gopher Trap effectively kills gophers without the use of chemicals or poisons. The trap features galvanized steel construction for superior strength and durability. The traps narrow design with short base allows for easy insertion into gopher tunnels and keeps moving parts completely below the surface, safely away from children and pets Victor Easy Set Gopher Traps are easy to use and come fully assembled and with illustrated operating instructions on setting and placement. As the most reliable gopher trap on the market, you can rest assured that your yard is safe from the damaging effects of gophers. Gopher trapping can be done at any time of year but generally is the easiest and most effective during Spring & Fall. Once gopher activity is detected it is important to move quickly as pregnant females can be caught before giving birth to her family. Traps are most effective when placed in the gopher tunnel and with 2 traps back-to-back. The hole should be covered up with dirt so that it appears as if the trap is part of the runway. When used correctly, traps produce a catch within 48 hours. It is best to move the trap to another location in the runway if you do not catch a gopher in this timeframe. Specification for Victor Easy Set Gopher Trap Easy set design Galvanized steel construction for superior strength and durability Narrow design with short base allows for easy insertion Moving parts are completely below the ground surface, safely away from children and pets Can be used in all soil types Two traps placed back-to-back in tunnel is ideal Fully assembled For clean and quick trapping Non-toxic – no chemicals or poisons Springtime is best for trapping Reusable Victor Easy Set Gopher Trap Instructions To locate tunnels in frequent use, clear away a mound of soil and probe for the opening usually a short passage that leads down a few inches to the main tunnel. To Set the Gopher Traps: Hold the trap in one hand, and with the fingers of your other hand, lift trigger bar “A” to an almost vertical position (Illustration 1). With thumb positioned behind jaws “B”, press down on upper frame (arm) “C” until closed end of trigger bar “A” engages under lower frame (base) “D” (Illustration 2). With thumb of other hand, press down on open end of trigger bar “A” to hold trap set, and engage pan “E” over ends of trigger bar (Illustration 3). Place set trap(s) in gopher hole flush with tunnel bottom. Secure trap by wire or cord to a stake positioned outside of tunnel entrance to prevent gophers from dragging traps along tunnel. Leave a small diameter hole in the center of the tunnel between the two gopher traps (Illustration 4). Caution: When setting or handling set gopher traps, keep fingers away from jaws. Keep gopher traps away from children and anyone unfamiliar with their use.
