Martin's Gopher Bait 50 (Strychnine)
Martin's Gopher Bait 50 (Strychnine)
Martin's Gopher Bait 50, manufactured by CSI, is a specially treated grain that uses a fast-acting powerful bait made with strychnine alkaloid 0.50% to poison nuisance gophers in and around your yard. One pound of bait will treat between 1 to 8 acres, offering greater gopher control at a economic value.
This ready to use granular bait can be placed directly in active burrows or tunnels of pocket gophers. Formulated with the active ingredient Strychnine Alkaloid 0.50% to effectively get rid of pocket gophers and consists of special flavoring to attract this pest for a quick elimination.
Martin's Gopher Bait 50 is applied underneath the soil to ensure only gophers can access the bait and eat it. After the gophers ingest the bait, they will die within just a few short hours. Using Martin's Gopher Bait 50 will ensure that gophers are eliminated and no longer wreaking havoc on lawns, farms or ranches.
Tools Needed
To apply Martin's Gopher Bait 50 a metal rod is needed to find the gopher tunnels and a shovel is needed to remove dirt and place it back over the tunnel. A long handled spoon or bait applicator can be used to apply the bait.
This product cannot be applied with a mechanical burrow builder.
How to Use
- Step 1: Remove burrow plug from flat side of burrow fan or locate main runway by probing with a metal rod or wooden stick. Resistance on probe will decrease when you are in the main runway.
- Step 2: Apply 1 teaspoon of Martin's Gopher Bait 50 into burrow system, using a long-handled spoon if necessary. One pound of this product will treat 1-8 acres, depending upon number of burrow systems to be treated.
- Step 3: Cover up the tunnel back up with soil without disturbing it. Do not permit soil to cover bait. If new gopher activity is noticed, retreat according to the above directions.
Where to Use
Martin's Gopher Bait 50 should only be used in subterranean applications in rangelands, pastures, croplands, and non-crop areas.
Do not apply directly to food or feed crops. Nor apply this product above ground over agricultural crops or anywhere else.
When to Use
Gopher Bait 50 can be applied anytime gopher activity is suspected.
Safety Information
Gopher Bait 50 is safe to use around humans and pets when its applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling and applying this product.
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.
This product is toxic to fish, birds, and other wildlife. Do not allow bait to be exposed on soil surface.
Special Considerations
Never apply this product above ground, and especially not close to agricultural crops.
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 Office 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.
Availability | In Stores, Online |
Restricted Use | No |
Shipping Restrictions | 4 Pound: AK, CA, CT, DE, HI, IN, MA, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WA, WV 45 Pound: AK, CA, CT, DE, HI, IN, MA, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WA, WV 1 Pound: AK, CA, CT, DE, HI, IN, MA, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WA, WV |
Brand | CSI |
Keith's Pro Tips | "Before beginning your pocket gopher hunt, remember to first identify whether freshly dug mounds are pocket gopher mounds. Gopher mounds look different from mole mounds. Gopher mounds are semi-circle or crescent-shaped and can be found open in the daytime. Mole mounds look like a perfect round circle of dirt." |
Product Drawbacks | Martin's Gopher Bait 50 contains strychnine and is very toxic and requires careful application and proper PPE for safety. |
Target Pests | Gopher Bait 50 controls for pocket gophers . |
Application Equipment | Gloves, Respirator Mask |
Application Methods | Baiting, Injection |
Active Ingredient | Strychnine Alkaloid 0.50% |
Product Type | Rodenticide |
Formulation | Granular Bait |
Application Rate | Martin's Gopher Bait 50 is ready to use and does not require mixing. It can be placed into gopher tunnels directly from the container. |
Shelf Life | When stored properly, Gopher Bait 50 with strychnine will last for up to 3-5 years. Store Gopher Bait 50 in the original container in a cool dry storage area. |
Yield | One pound of Martin's Gopher Bait 50 will treat between 1 to 8 acres, depending on the severity of the infestation. You just use a little bit of the bait per gopher tunnel. |
Use Sites | Outdoors |
Time to Kill | Gopher Bait 50 with strychnine will kill gophers within a few hours after eating it. |
Comparable Products | Omega Gopher Bait |
EPA Registration # | 53883-23 |
Restricted Use | No |
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Shipping Restrictions | AK, CA, CT, DE, HI, IN, MA, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WA, WV |
Availability | In Stores, Online |
Signal Word | DANGER |
Keith's Pro Tip | "Before beginning your pocket gopher hunt, remember to first identify whether freshly dug mounds are pocket gopher mounds. Gopher mounds look different from mole mounds. Gopher mounds are semi-circle or crescent-shaped and can be found open in the daytime. Mole mounds look like a perfect round circle of dirt." |
Target Pests Multi | Pocket Gophers |
Time to Kill | Gopher Bait 50 with strychnine will kill gophers within a few hours after eating it. |
Chemical Type | Rodenticide |
Formulation | Granular Bait |
Application Methods | Baiting, Injection |
Product Drawbacks | Martin's Gopher Bait 50 contains strychnine and is very toxic and requires careful application and proper PPE for safety. |
Active Ingredient | Strychnine Alkaloid 0.50% |
Application Equipment | Gloves, Respirator Mask |
Mix Rate | Martin's Gopher Bait 50 is ready to use and does not require mixing. It can be placed into gopher tunnels directly from the container. |
Low Use Rate | 0.36 oz./1,000 sq. ft. |
High Use Rate | 2 oz./1,000 sq. ft. |
Use Sites | Outdoors |
Yield | One pound of Martin's Gopher Bait 50 will treat between 1 to 8 acres, depending on the severity of the infestation. You just use a little bit of the bait per gopher tunnel. |
EPA Registration No. | 53883-23 |
Shelf Life | When stored properly, Gopher Bait 50 with strychnine will last for up to 3-5 years. Store Gopher Bait 50 in the original container in a cool dry storage area. |
Comparable Products | Omega Gopher Bait |
Children or pets? | Yes |
Property Characteristics | None |
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Q:will your gopher bait also kill snakes?4/15/24A:This gopher bait will only control pocket gophers and not snakes. To get rid of snakes, check out our DIY guide. https://www.solutionsstores.com/snake-control
Amanda
4/16/24 -
Q:Where can I buy near Danville Illinois?10/25/23A:Very hard for me to find locally. I found it once at a co-op/feed store. I would mu it online.
Rhonda Sweezy
10/25/23Certified Buyer -
Q:does this kill ground hogs too?7/31/23A:Martin's Gopher Bait 50 (Strychnine) will only control pocket gophers. For groundhog control, refer to the tips in our DIY guide. https://www.solutionsstores.com/woodchuck-control
Amanda Chavez
8/1/23Certified Buyer -
Q:do you ship to the UK ?7/16/23A:Unable to answer your question… it all depends on your country’s import and export laws… but I must say this product is great… after treating my lawn and neighbors a few times, I have full results.
Trevor Morris
7/16/23Certified Buyer -
Q:I bought this to kill gophers and squirrels invading my attic. Neither animal will eat the product. Is this normal?7/8/23A:Yes, since Martin's Gopher Bait 50 (Strychnine) is only labeled to control pocket gophers and not squirrels. It cannot be used in attics so this could be another reason it is not working. Gophers are not commonly found in attics and are often underground dwelling animals, but if you have visible proof or pictures of their feces/damages then reach out to our customer service team. For squirrel control, check out our diy guide. https://www.solutionsstores.com/squirrel-control. 800-479-6583
Amanda Chavez
7/10/23Certified Buyer -
Q:Can I just put this product in the hole that is open for entrance or e it for the groundhogs. Hole is about 10 inches in diameter??6/12/23A:Martin's Gopher Bait 50 (Strychnine) only controls pocket gophers, which is a separate pest from groundhogs (if this is the pest you are facing then this product will not work). If you put Martin's Gopher Bait 50 (Strychnine) at the entrance of the pocket gophers tunnel system then there is the risk that the pest will just avoid this area or pets/wildlife will be exposed. You will need to place in the middle of the burrow system to increase contact probability of pest. This product is toxic to fish, birds, and other wildlife. Do not allow bait to be exposed on soil surface. https://www.solutionsstores.com/woodchuck-control
Amanda Chavez
6/26/23Certified Buyer -
Q:is it harmful to dogs?6/5/23A:Its striychnine>>>>> very dangerous to all living things
mike smith
4/21/20Certified Buyer -
Q:Will this product kill raccoons?5/26/23A:Martin's Gopher Bait 50 (Strychnine) will only control gophers. However, it is toxic to to fish, birds, and other wildlife. Do not allow bait to be exposed on soil surface. To get rid of raccoons, check out our DIY guide. https://www.solutionsstores.com/how-to-get-rid-of-raccoons-in-the-attic
Amanda Chavez
5/26/23Certified Buyer -
Q:What kind of grain is this?5/9/23A:The container doesn't say but it looks like sorghum (milo).
Boyd Tietmeyer
5/9/23Certified Buyer -
Q:Is this cracked corn?5/9/23A:No it’s not.. the label doesn’t say that… but must say I received great results from this product.
Trevor Morris
5/9/23Certified Buyer