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bvar22

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5. Carbon Monoxide may do the job.

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Original post)

Sat May 26, 2012, 10:23 AM

May 2012

I haven't used this method,
but others I know vouch for it for ANY burrowing mammal.

Attach a hose to the exhaust of a lawn mower, motorcycle, or other device powered by an Internal Combustion Engine. (I would use 4 stroke).
You may need to get some High Temp hose (automotive) and/or add a pipe extension to the muffler.
Snake the hose into the tunnel,
then run the engine.

Carbon Monoxide is heavier than air, and will collect in low spots.
I have heard several local gardeners swear by this method,
and I will probably try it if I ever have a ground hog problem.
My only concern is oily residue in the ground from incomplete combustion.

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I got rid of one that way 2 years ago Viva_La_Revolution May 2012 #1

Your approach actually is similar to what I've done. Denninmi May 2012 #2

There's also the defensive option. My "mixture". HopeHoops May 2012 #3

The scourge of the garden! beac May 2012 #4

Carbon Monoxide may do the job. bvar22 May 2012 #5

Carbon dioxide would work the same way. Denninmi May 2012 #6

Did you ever capture or get rid of that groundhog? n/t dmr Jun 2012 #7

Hey pal! I thought it moved on...but alas.... NRaleighLiberal Jun 2012 #8

Yea, I prefer salad over peanut butter, too! dmr Jun 2012 #9

They are pretty tough...give them some time! tell them they'd better grow or else! NRaleighLiberal Jun 2012 #10

I've threatened to sing to 'em if they didn't perk up! dmr Jun 2012 #11