Professional Grade Gopher Trap - 5.5 x 2.5
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Your solution for gopher control! Made in the USA.
Many popular gopher traps fall short when it comes to catching larger adults and preventing trap shyness. Gophers that survive trapping quickly become wary, making it challenging to catch them. But fear no more!
Our Gopher Trap is specially designed to eliminate trap shyness and ensure successful captures:
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Powerful and Reliable: Our trap features a robust torsional mechanism that swiftly and consistently kills even the largest adult gophers. With enough force to hold them in place, escape is not an option.
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Trap Avoidance Minimized: The trap's design provides a clear path to the trigger, making it less likely for gophers to identify it as a threat. By walking mostly on dirt, they won't recognize the trap as a foreign object in their tunnel system.
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Durable and Rust-Resistant: Constructed entirely from high temper stainless steel wire, Our trap remains powerful and maintains trigger sensitivity throughout years of use. No rust-related performance decline!
APPLICATION
Gophinator Placement Instructions
⚠️ This is a powerful trap capable of injuring hands or fingers. Always wear work or gardening gloves. Never place hands or fingers between the tines of a set trap. Do not allow the winder to slip while under tension. Do not set with wet or slippery fingers.
Setting the Gophinator
- Unhook the rear winder from the upright portion of the trap body at point A. (Traps ship in the unhooked position.)
- Open the front tines and hook the left tine (B) under the small nub on the front end of the trip wire at point C. Only the short nub goes over the tine — do not force the long length of the trip wire over the tine.
- Place the distant end of the trip wire under the inverted U-shaped hook on the left side of the wire trip pan at point D. The trap is now in the set position.
- Holding the wire pan down with the trip wire hooked in place, and keeping hands and fingers clear of the front tines, give the winder one full turn under tension. Hook the winder handle onto the upright trap body at point A. Do not turn the winder more than one full turn — over-tensioning will damage the spring.
Tip: Attach a small nylon string or cable just behind the spring before setting, so the trap can be staked down. This prevents loss if moles pull the trap into the tunnel or scavengers carry it off.
Placing the Trap
- Dig open a 4–5 inch section of tunnel.
- Hold the trap by the winder spring handle with thumb and index finger. Keep light pressure on the back of the wire trigger pan with your index finger to prevent accidental firing as you slide the trap in.
- Push the trap into the tunnel, tines upward, until the pan and at least part of the winder spring are inside the run. The fit is snug — do not enlarge the tunnel.
- Bed the trap slightly into the soil by applying gentle downward and forward pressure on the winder handle at point A. This drives the tines slightly into the soil. Do not push straight down on the winder spring — this can tip the front of the trap upward and block the mole's path.
- Fill in behind the trap with dirt clods and loose soil to block light from entering the tunnel end.
Note: Keep soil away from the end of the trip wire where it hooks under the U-shaped hook on the pan — soil buildup here will significantly reduce trigger sensitivity.
DISCLAIMER
STORE POLICIES
Thank you for shopping with us! Before placing an order, please review our policies on Shipping & Processing, Live Delivery Guarantee, and Returns/Replacements. By completing your purchase, you agree to these terms.
We do not provide recommendations on pesticide use. Any product purchased is intended for home use only and not for commercial use.
At NaturesGoodGuys, we are committed to delivering healthy, high-quality beneficial insects to support your gardening success. If your insects arrive non-viable, contact us within 48 hours of delivery at info@naturesgoodguys.com with your order number and a detailed description of the issue. Photos of the insects and packaging may be required. Our team will assess the situation and work toward a suitable resolution.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
- The "Live Delivery Guarantee" applies only to the condition of the insects upon delivery and does not cover loss due to incorrect storage or later perish-ability.
- We evaluate eligibility on a a case-by-case basis, considering factors like species, hatching times, and temperature conditions.
- Replacements are processed and shipped on Wednesdays & Thursdays only.
UPON DELIVERY
- Open your package immediately and check for storage instructions. Some insects require refrigeration, and improper storage voids the guarantee.
- Ice packs are not expected to remain frozen upon arrival—they are only used to help regulate temperature and moisture during transit.
- Some insects may appear inactive at first. Allow time for them to adjust before assessing viability. Many species require magnification to be seen clearly.
SHIPPING CONSIDERATIONS
- Some species or quantities have limited shipping options to ensure short transit times for viability.
- If you are concerned about insect health during transit, we recommend selecting overnight shipping to reduce stress and improve survival rates.
We do our best to keep all products in stock, but nature doesn’t always follow our schedule! Because we work with the natural reproductive cycles of living organisms, occasional delays may occur.
Some insects are harvested on specific days, and at times, a harvest may be delayed. If this happens, we will ship your order as soon as possible and notify you via email or phone if there is a significant delay.
SEASONAL & WEATHER DELAYS
Extreme weather and seasonal conditions can impact shipping times and the viability of live insects. To ensure the best possible arrival, we may delay shipments during severe heat waves, cold spells, or other extreme conditions. If your order is affected, we will hold it temporarily and ship when conditions improve. You will be notified via email or phone if there is a significant delay.
CHANGES & CANCELLATIONS
Due to our high order volume, any changes or cancellations must be requested within 30 minutes of placing your order. If your order has already entered production, we will do our best to accommodate your request, but we cannot guarantee modifications or cancellations at that stage.
RETURNS & REPLACEMENTS
If you receive an item that is damaged, defective, or incorrect, please contact us immediately upon receiving your shipment so we can resolve the issue. Replacements may be issued if the order qualifies under our Live Delivery Guarantee. Eligibility is determined by our customer support team.
WHEN REPLACEMENTS ARE NOT COVERED
While we are happy to replace damaged, lost, or incorrect packages, we cannot replace orders in the following situations:
INCORRECT SHIPPING INFORMATION
- If an incorrect address was entered at checkout, we cannot replace the order.
- If you notice an address error before your order has been processed, contact us immediately so we can attempt to correct it.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW STORAGE & USE INSTRUCTIONS
- Each order includes detailed instructions on proper storage and use, which are also available on our website.
- Failure to follow these instructions, or using a product incorrectly, may result in unsatisfactory results.
- Our customer service team will assess whether proper handling steps were followed before considering a claim.
DELAYED PACKAGE RETRIEVAL
- If a package is left outside, in a mailbox, or returned to the post office due to the recipient being unavailable at delivery, this can stress or kill live insects.
- We do not replace orders that perish due to delayed retrieval.
- Tracking information is provided for all shipments—please ensure you are available to receive your order.