Whether you manage a golf green, a vineyard, a row-crop field, or a construction pad, one truth applies: you can’t kill what you can’t see.
That’s why the BurrowRx smoke-oil tracer often becomes the difference between “pretty good control” and maximizing your eradication efforts of gophers, moles, voles, ground squirrels, or rats.
How the Smoke Oil Works
- Colorized exhaust – A few ounces of the specially formulated oil vaporize in the manifold, tinting the carbon-monoxide stream.
- Instant tunnel mapping – Within seconds, faint plumes rise from every connected exit hole, revealing hidden galleries most crews never knew existed.
- Seal and finish – Crews simply shovel or sandbag those vents, forcing the lethal gas to stay underground until the entire colony is neutralized.
A PMP loves his BurrowRx Carbon Monoxide Sprayer and shows how it pushes carbon monoxide gas through an extensive tunnel system.
Why It Matters Across All Sectors
| Sector | Practical Benefit of Smoke Oil |
|---|---|
| Golf Courses | Pinpoints secondary holes under fairways and bunker faces—fewer surprise mounds, smoother play, less turf repair. |
| Row-Crop & Vineyards | Shows sprawling runways under drip lines; an application treats the whole network, protecting roots and reducing re-infestation. |
| Livestock & Dairies | Verifies gas isn’t drifting toward barns—peace of mind for animal safety audits. |
| Pest-Control Operators | Cuts call-backs: clients see visible proof the burrow system was sealed and treated end-to-end. |
| Construction Sites | Smoke flags tunnels under forms or slabs before concrete is poured—preventing costly voids and re-compaction. |
Smoke oil makes tunnels visible
The Cost-Effectiveness Factor
- No wasted treatments: Seeing exactly where gas escapes means fewer repeat visits and lower fuel/labor hours.
- Minimal consumables: Smoke oil costs pennies per application; you use only what’s needed.
- Faster ROI: Crews finish jobs quicker, equipment stays on schedule, and customers notice measurable results— translating into higher margins and more referrals.
Bottom Line
Carbon monoxide does the killing, but smoke oil does the proving. By making tunnels visible, it turns guesswork into precision, saving time, product, and money—no matter what kind of ground you manage.
Ready to see the plume that pays for itself? Schedule a live BurrowRx demo and see the difference in real time.
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.