Bonide Gopher Tox User Manual
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
USE RESTRICTIONS
SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS
FOR POCKET GOPHERS
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a
manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Do not apply to any site, to any pest, or by any method
not specified on this label. This product may only be
used to control pocket gophers in manual, below
ground applications in lawns. Bait must be applied
directly into burrow systems. Do not apply in gardens
and areas where food or feed may be contaminated.
Do not apply this product by use of an artificial
burrow builder. Not to be sold in individual containers
containing more than 1 pound of product.
Burrowing pocket gophers (Thomomys spp and
Geomys spp) throw out low, fan shaped mounds on
either side of their underground tunnel. These lateral
tunnels coming to the surface are on the flat side of
the fan and are plugged with soil. With a long-handled
spoon carefully remove the plug. Insert a teaspoonful
of this bait as far down as possible.
Reclose opening, being careful not to cover bait with
soil.
FOLLOW-UP
Wearing waterproof gloves, collect and dispose of all
dead, exposed animals. Dispose of leftover bait in
accordance with disposal instructions. Use detergent
and hot water to wash spoons. Do not use spoon for
mixing, holding or transferring food or feed.