Late winter into spring is when burrow networks expand fast. Moist soil holds tunnels together, breeding ramps up, and new galleries connect to irrigation berms, fence lines, and high-value turf. The result: more mounds, more trip hazards, and more repair hours—unless you get ahead of it with the BurrowRx Carbon Monoxide Sprayer.
Why Act Now
- Moisture advantage: Damp soil keeps tunnels intact, so the BurrowRx smoke-oil maps exits instantly. Crews can seal vents on the spot—no guesswork, fewer call-backs.
- Breeding window: Hitting active runs before peak breeding reduces the first big population spike.
- Crew readiness: Year-start sweeps standardize the process so new team members learn fast.
How to Run a 30-Day Sweep
- Perimeters first: Treat along fence lines, water lines, slopes, and field/rough transitions—where networks spread.
- Probe & confirm: Use the probe to find active runs. If a test hole plugs within 24–48 hours, treat.
- Smoke-oil + seal: Insert the exhaust nozzle, start the engine, watch tinted smoke reveal hidden exits, then seal every vent while the machine runs.
- Time by soil/run length: Typical treatments run ~3–4 minutes per opening; add time for deep or sandy runs.
- Recheck weekly: Quick follow-ups catch stragglers and new links while soil is still cooperative.
Bottom Line
A proactive, 30-day spring plan cuts summer retreats, protects roots and infrastructure, and keeps crews on schedule.
Ready to plan your spring sweep? Contact your regional rep.
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.