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Wilco Doc Woody's Box Trap for Gophers and Moles (70204)

5 out of 5 stars 2 Reviews | 1 Q&A

Wilco Doc Woody\'s Box Trap for Gophers and Moles (70204)

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5 out of 5 stars Rating: 5

2 Reviews | 1 Q&A

Product Overview

Wilco Doc Woody's Box Trap for Gophers and Moles (70204) is a user-friendly, wooden box-style trap. It does not require the use of any gases or other poisonous chemicals, offering a safe and humane method of pest control. This trap features a double loop catch mechanism for a more secure catch. There are no barbs, making it easy to handle and to empty. This trap is fast - gophers and moles are usually caught within an hour!

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Features and Specs

Target pests Gophers and Moles
Dimensions 22.60 x 4.20 x 9.70
Color Green
Material / Construction Wood
Shipping Weight 1.00 lbs
Manufacturer Wilco Distributors, Inc. (Mfg. Number: 70204)
UPC 91017702049

Details

To Set the Trap:

  1. Remove cardboard plug.
  2. Depress spring bar into trap.
  3. Place hold-down bar across spring bar.
  4. Slide trigger wire over hold-down bar.

To Place Trap:

  1. Find a Fresh mound. Dig below it to open tunnel.
  2. Follow tunnel, dig hole large enough to place trap below ground surface. 4" is enough, but get as close to the main tunnel as possible.
  3. Pack dirt around base of trap and the spring bar holes so that No Light can enter the Trap.
  4. Slide trigger wire to end of the hold-down bar.

Extra Hints:

  1. To avoid accidental tripping while setting the trap, move trigger wire well up on the hold-down bar. After trap is in place, move trigger wire as close to the end of the hold-down bar as possible.
  2. Fresh mounds are darker in color. If there are many mounds present, kick them flat and observe for new activity.
  3. To avoid excess damage to lawns, dig out a rectangular piece of lawn slightly larger than trap and save. After gopher is caught, sod can be replaced.
  4. Always make sure joints of trap are tight, Air Must Enter Trap - Light Must Not.

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  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Great gopher trap

    By David on 07/03/2020

    I’ve been using these traps for years but you have to do one thing for them to work. If you do this one thing, you will catch gophers 85% of the time. You must seal every hole so there is no air and no light entering the trap.

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    4 of 4 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    No more Gopher!

    By Bob on 02/04/2022

    All I can say is "this trap will work". In my opinion this is the best gopher trap made.

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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful

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To Set the Wilco Doc Woody's Gopher Trap 70204:

  1. Remove cardboard plug.
  2. Depress spring bar into trap.
  3. Place hold-down bar across spring bar.
  4. Slide trigger wire over hold-down bar.

To Place Trap:

  1. Find a Fresh mound. Dig below it to open tunnel.
  2. Follow tunnel, dig hole large enough to place trap below ground surface. 4" is enough, but get as close to the main tunnel as possible.
  3. Pack dirt around base of trap and the spring bar holes so that No Light can enter the Trap.
  4. Slide trigger wire to end of the hold-down bar.

Extra Hints:

  1. To avoid accidental tripping while setting the trap, move trigger wire well up on the hold-down bar. After trap is in place, move trigger wire as close to the end of the hold-down bar as possible.
  2. Fresh mounds are darker in color. If there are many mounds present, kick them flat and observe for new activity.
  3. To avoid excess damage to lawns, dig out a rectangular piece of lawn slightly larger than trap and save. After gopher is caught, sod can be replaced.
  4. Always make sure joints of trap are tight, Air Must Enter Trap - Light Must Not.

 

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Wilco Doc Woody's Box Trap for Gophers and Moles (70204) 5 out of 5 stars Rating: 5 (2 Reviews / 1 Q&A)

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