{"product_id":"gopherhawk-gopher-trapping-set-with-wedge-probe-tool-reusable-spring-trap-for-lawns","title":"GopherHawk Gopher Trapping Set with Wedge \u0026 Probe Tool — Reusable Spring Trap for Lawns","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGopherHawk® Trapping Set is a complete, reusable kit with a wedge and probe tool designed to locate and humanely trap burrowing rodents quickly and reliably.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact set combines a spring-powered trap, a probing tool for finding habitat tunnels, and a wedge for safe insertion and light-blocking—everything needed to target gophers and similar burrowers in lawns, gardens, and fields. The kit is built for repeat use, with simple cleaning and setting steps, and works best when placed in active habitat tunnels or near fresh mounds. Follow basic safety practices and local regulations when deploying traps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I find the right spot to set the GopherHawk® trap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocate a habitat tunnel rather than just the shallow feeding run. Probe 6–10 inches from a fresh mound and confirm the tool reaches the base of the tunnel; place the trap between two mounds if possible. After positioning, always block all light to encourage normal tunnel traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProbe 6–10 inches from the mound toward adjacent tunnels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfirm the probe hits the tunnel base for correct depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSet the trap in the habitat tunnel, upper grubbing run, or the mound\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePack soil or cover with leaves\/towel to block light after setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s the easiest and safest way to set this trap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can lock the trap in the set position before inserting it to the ground—stand it on a table, pull the black tube down until it locks, and avoid touching the straps or trigger. Insert gently into the prepared hole, don’t jam it, then firm soil around the trap to eliminate light. For sandy soil, use leaves or a towel to help seal the opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSet upright on a stable surface and pull black tube down until it locks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNever touch the straps or trigger while setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInsert softly; push soil back around the trap after placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse non-soil material (leaves\/towel) for light-blocking in loose soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I maintain and clean the trigger so the trap stays reliable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning is straightforward: unwind the spring slightly past the yellow marker, then run the trigger assembly under water while tugging and twisting the trigger to flush out dirt. Repeat if necessary until the mechanism moves freely. If the trap won’t set, a few firm strikes of the black tube against a solid, nonmetal surface can free it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnwind the spring until just past the yellow indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnder running water, tug and twist the trigger to wash debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRepeat cleaning cycles until smooth operation returns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf jammed, tap the black tube on a solid nonmetal surface and retry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat tools are included and how do they improve accuracy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes the spring-powered trap, a dedicated wedge for secure insertion and light-blocking, plus a probe tool to locate and gauge tunnel depth. Together they let you detect active habitat tunnels, position the trap at the correct depth, and seal the tunnel to promote natural animal movement—improving capture rates compared with random placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProbe tool locates and verifies tunnel depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWedge helps seat the trap and shields light at the opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpring trap is reusable and designed for consistent activation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact kit supports repeated seasonal use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? The GopherHawk® Trapping Set is aimed at homeowners, landscapers, and small-scale growers who need a durable, field-ready trapping solution for burrowing pests. It suits people comfortable working outdoors with hand tools, following safety guidelines, and wanting a reusable kit that combines a probe, wedge, and simple-to-maintain trap for targeted removal of gophers and similar tunnel-dwelling animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I reuse the GopherHawk trap?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. The trap is reusable—clean the trigger as instructed and perform simple maintenance before each redeployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Where exactly should I probe for active tunnels?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Probe 6–10 inches from a fresh mound, ideally between two mounds, and confirm you reach the tunnel base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"GopherHawk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56798693589332,"sku":"B00KXE6RKK","price":68.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/2652\/4244\/files\/gopherhawk-front-packaging.jpg?v=1786726509","url":"https:\/\/gardenluxe.co.uk\/products\/gopherhawk-gopher-trapping-set-with-wedge-probe-tool-reusable-spring-trap-for-lawns","provider":"Gardenluxe Uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}