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Timnath, Colorado

Hi all..ihave had the rodents move in over the past week..first voles now pocket gophers. I probed, found the main gopher tunnels and put out bait but i think the pumpkins are more tasty than the bait. This morning my 600 lb "Tundra" has loads of bites ringing the base of the pumpkin, she may be a goner, planning on peroxide and excavating once shes on the trailer. Loader is coming this afternoon and immaking the straps. Planning to make big loops to slide over the forks and loops for a rope around the bottom..any clue how long i should make those straps?

9/22/2015 1:55:49 PM

Rices Landing,pa.

I feel ur pain I had groundhogs attack I used sulfur powder and a small fan some have told me to use alcohol or straight daconil good luck

9/22/2015 6:08:37 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

Depends on how high the loader will lift. I use 6' straps with my tripod, but when we used them at a friend's patch with his tractor loader they were too long.
If the critter bites aren't too deep they will heal in time. Treat them with a fungicide and keep dry to prevent rot.

9/22/2015 6:14:58 PM

Mission Viejo, CA

Remember the 'match the hatch' analogy from the fishing world....If what they want is pumpkins, go buy a grocery store pumpkin, cut it into little bites and bait your trap with the tender kins. Rodents are often seeking a water source. I keep the critters away from my tomatoes by baiting traps with small bits of tomato. Works great but the bait has to be changed nightly for maximum effect.

9/25/2015 12:32:33 PM