The Macabee Gopher Trap is known to be the most effective means of gopher control in the Western United States. Ideal for both the large-scale farmer and the casual gardener, this unique steel-wire, spring-action trap gets rid of this harmful, burrowing rodent. It has been copied, but never equaled. Easy to set, this trap requires no bait and lasts for an unlimited number of kills. Safer and proven more effective than gases or poisons, each trap is inspected, set and adjusted to ensure operational perfection. The same expert design used since 1900 shows that Macabee is, indeed, the "Old Reliable".

Easy to set and effective.
Does not require bait, gases, or poison.
Made of high-quality, carbon spring steel wire
Will not rust or clog.
The Macabee trap is a unique invention of twisted wire that is designed to close quickly and tightly even in the restricted space of a gopher tunnel.
Considered most reliable gopher trap on market.

[instruction]To prevent alerting the gopher to impending danger, wearing gloves is recommended to keep human scent off the trap. 1. Swing trigger wire up from under the frame. 2. Spread jaws, using thumbs, by pushing forward. 3. With left index finger, guide trigger wire hook over end of frame. 4. While continuing to push down on frame, place the straight end of trigger wire through small hole in silver plate. 5. Trap is now set and ready to be placed in gopher hole.[/instruction]