Use and Care Manual

Q:
Is it safe to let my pet run in the yard after it is treated with Tomcat Mole & Gopher
Repellents?
A:
Since Tomcat Mole & Gopher Repellents utilize the specialized process called "Ground
Penetrating Technology™" (GPT™) to allow the active ingredient, castor oil, to mix with
water, it is absorbed into the soil as it is being applied. Tomcat Mole & Gopher Repellents
are made with all-natural ingredients, and are poison free.
Q:
How do I apply Tomcat Mole & Gopher bait?
A:
Identify the active tunnels. Poke a small hole in the tunnel, using your finger, a small dowel,
or the pointed end of the Tomcat Mole & Gopher bait missile bottle. Insert one teaspoon of
bait into each active tunnel. Carefully close the hole with a stone, sod, or soil. Take care not
to cover bait with soil. For more detailed instructions, visit the Tomcat Mole & Gopher Bait -
How to Use page.
Q:
How will I know if Tomcat Mole & Gopher Bait is working?
A:
Once moles and gophers have died, their tunnels become inactive. To check for activity,
depress the soil above the tunnels, thus collapsing the tunnel. Wait 24 hours. If the soil
remains depressed, the tunnels have been vacated. If activity persists, you likely have a
particularly difficult infestation. For gophers, we recommend additional treatments using
Tomcat Mole & Gopher Bait. For moles we would recommend using Tomcat Mole
Killer or Tomcat Mole Trap.
Q:
How does Tomcat Mole & Gopher Bait work?
A:
Tomcat Mole & Gopher Bait contains the active ingredient zinc phosphide, an acute toxicant.
Once the bait is consumed, death usually occurs within 24 hours.
Q:
Is Tomcat Mole & Gopher Bait harmful to my lawn or plants?
A:
No, Tomcat Mole & Gopher Bait will not harm lawns, flowering plants, trees, or shrubs.
Q:
Is it safe to let my pets run in the yard after it is treated with Tomcat Mole & Gopher
Bait?
A:
Whenever possible, it is best to have pets avoid the treatment area for at least 24 hours.
However, the risk of your pet coming in contact with the bait is very small because the bait is
always applied underground.
Q:
What should I do if I find a dead mole or gopher in my yard?
A:
Moles and gophers typically die underground and naturally decompose. If you find one on
the surface, simply wrap it in newspaper and place it in your garbage can. Wash your hands
thoroughly afterwards.