GO-DIE Gopher Strychnine Bait is especially prepared and scented to give effective results in the control of pocket gophers. It is scientifically prepared from selected ingredients to assure effectiveness.
FOR USE IN SUBSOIL ONLY
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
For use to control pocket gophers (Thomomys spp. and Geomys spp.) in subsoil applications (only) in yard and garden areas around homes. Bait must be deposited in pocket gophers’ natural underground runways. DO NOT apply bait above ground. DO NOT apply this product by means of a burrow-builder machine. DO NOT apply this product over food or feed crops.
An easy way to deposit bait is to use the Gopher Baiter hand probe. This manually-operated system can deposit bait in the gopher’s natural runways. Runways may also be treated by use of a long-handled spoon.
To locate a gopher’s natural runway, probe about 6” to 8” from the mound on the side of the horseshoe-shaped depression. Using an iron bar, a strong stick, or other suitable implement, probe 8” to 10” below soil level. Resistance on probe will decrease when runway is entered.
Remove cap from built-in bait reservoir. Add bait. Replace and tighten cap. Using Gopher Baiter probe, probe around mounds to locate runways (see “Locating Runways,” above). Turn crank two full turns clockwise, followed by two full turns counter clockwise, to deposit bait in the runway. (See “Closing Runways.,” below.)
Locate runway by probing (see “Locating Runways,” above). Using long-handled spoon, insert one tablespoon of bait into each active runway. (See “Closing Runways,” below.) Depending upon pocket gopher population levels, one pound of bait will treat one to eight acres.
After bait has been applied, regardless of the method used, cover probe opening with sod or dirt. DO NOT permit dirt to sift in or cover bait.