Martin's Gopher Bait with strychnine is a treated grain product; only labeled for subsoil applications. Remove burrow plug from flat side of burrow fan or locate main runway by probing with a metal rod or wooden stick. Resistance to probe will decrease when you are in the main runway. Insert 1 teaspoon of bait into burrow system, using a long-handled spoon if necessary. Close tunnel with soil. Do not permit soil to cover bait.
One pound of bait will treat 1-8 acres, depending upon number of burrow systems to be treated. Retreat according to label directions if new gopher activity is noticed.
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Use Restrictions:
This product may only be used to control pocket gophers (Geomys spp., Thomomys spp., and Pappogeomys spp.) in subterranean applications only in rangelands, pastures, croplands and non-crop areas.
Do not apply this product by use of mechanical burrow builder. Do not apply this product above ground over agricultural crops or anywhere else. Do not apply directly to food or feed crops.
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers, other persons, pets, or domestic animals. Keep pets and other people out of the area during application.
ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSIDERATIONS Notice: The killing of a member of an endangered species during strychnine baiting operations may result in a fine under the Endangered Species Act. Before baiting, user is advised to contact the regional U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Endangered Species Specialist) or local Fish and Game Ofice for specific information on endangered species. Strychnine baits should not be used in the geographic ranges of the following species except under programs and procedures approved by the U.S. EPA: California Condor, San Joaquin Kit Fox, Morro Bay Kangaroo Rat, Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse, Gray Wolf and Grizzly Bear.
