Canadian growers, turf managers, and PMPs are facing rising burrow pressure. The phase out of certain traditional options (including strychnine for some uses) is driving demand for precise, residue-free burrow control that works fast and fits modern IPM programs. Enter the BurrowRx Carbon Monoxide Sprayer, now available through authorized partners in Canada.
Why carbon monoxide burrow control?
BurrowRx delivers carbon monoxide directly into the tunnel network, exposing pests underground and minimizing risk to non-target species, when used as directed. The smoke-oil tracer tints the exhaust, allowing you to see precisely where gas is traveling and revealing hidden exits that should be sealed: no bait storage, no surface contamination, and far less digging.
How is it more economical than traps?
Stephen Hoare of Peregrine General Pest Control puts it this way: “If we use traps, it can take 8-10 services, but with the BurrowRx, we have it down to 2-3 services, then we put the customer on a maintenance schedule. It’s better for customers, our technicians, and the company all the way around.”
Stephen Hoare of Peregrine General Pest Control Inc.
Provincial pressure points (at a glance)
- British Columbia (BC): Voles, pocket gophers, moles, and Norway rats undermine rows, chew irrigation, and scar turf—especially in well-drained coastal/interior soils. BurrowRx’s smoke tracing helps locate complex gallery systems beneath mulch and drip lines.
- Saskatchewan (SK): Richardson’s ground squirrels (“gophers”) drive significant losses across pasture and field edges. Treating entire burrow systems in 3–4 minutes per opening helps crews keep ahead of reinfestation.
- Alberta (AB): Ground squirrels and pocket gophers damage perennial roots and disrupt irrigation berms. The 18″ Probe upgrade reaches deeper runways quickly, cutting machine moves and labor time.
- Québec (QC): Voles and moles create surface runways and root damage in perennial crops and landscaped grounds; Norway rats burrow along foundations and utility corridors. BurrowRx targets networks, not just holes—reducing repeat visits.
no tools required.
A Vole that can Be Treated with the BurrowRx
Why BurrowRx fits Canadian operations
- Targeted underground exposure: Use smoke to see and treat the whole, then seal vents on the spot.
- No bait logistics: Nothing to store or restock; carbon monoxide dissipates after treatment.
- Fast, repeatable workflow: Typical openings are treated in minutes. Add the Probe (18″ depth, 12-ft reach) to cover more ground with fewer relocations.
- Scalable across sectors: From vineyards and orchards to sod/greens and facility perimeters.
Canadian success stories
“After strychnine was no longer an option in Canada, BurrowRx became one of our best-selling sprayers for burrowing rodent control.”
— Christopher Doran, Sales Rep, Veseris, British Columbia
“We’re going on our fourth season using the BurrowRx. We have six of them that we use nonstop during the summer. We have a high population of Richardson ground squirrels. We’re trying to go rodenticide-free, so it’s an important tool in our toolbox, and it’s been working wonders for us.”
— Stephen Hoare, Supervisor, Peregrine General Pest Control Inc., Alberta
Get started
BurrowRx is available in Canada through Veseris. Contact us to discuss provincial use considerations and training.
About BurrowRx
Designated as a pest control device by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), BurrowRx Carbon Monoxide Sprayer is designed to control burrowing and tunneling animals, including gophers, ground squirrels, moles, rats, and prairie dogs. BurrowRx Carbon Monoxide Sprayer uses a smoke oil tracer to show where the carbon monoxide is going in the tunnels. As the carbon monoxide enters the burrow system, the rodent breathes it replacing oxygen in its blood and causing the organs to stop working. The product is unlikely to harm any non-target species because once it completely dissipates, the carbon monoxide is no longer a risk to anything entering the burrow system.
For more information about the solution for burrowing pests, visit BurrowRx at www.BurrrowRx.com or call (619) 442-8686. Also, visit the BurrowRx channel on YouTube.