Juicy Fruit gum VS. gophers

[Beetle-Kill]

I had heard they will eat it and not be able to digest it, leading to exteme blockage and death. Supposed to work on mice quite well also. I used it about a month ago, in conjuction with some "poison peanuts", and the gopher apparantly is terminated.
Has the gum on it's own worked for anyone?
Thanks, JB

 

[MasterMech]

I've heard the same but Bazooka was the preferred brand. Haven't seen any gophers blowing bubbles yet either.

I personally prefer the remedies marketed by Remington, Winchester, and Federal among others.

 

[Jags]

If I threw gum out, my dang dog would be walking around fart'in bubbles.

 

[Beetle-Kill]

It's been 3 days and no sign of activity. I'll wait a few more, then see if the gum is gone. I've got this lil' bastidges number.
I was lucky enough to smoke a few with the 12g. earlier. If you're gonna do it, do it right.
After 2 warnings from the Sheriffs Dept., I'm trying the gum. (not supposed to shoot during a fire ban- Pffft!)

 

[Beetle-Kill]

Update:- The gum is gone, as are most of the "poison peanuts". There has been no activity in that area. This may turn out to be a potent combo.
Edit- there's a little more to it than I've posted, but the combo seems to work.

 

[granpajohn]

We did try the gum alone, some years ago.
I do not think it worked.
I realized that if I am going around poking holes in gopher tunnels/mounds and sticking in pieces of gum, I could just as well use a poison pellet. So, I did.
It has not been overwhelmingly impressive either, but better than the Juicy Fruit.

ETA...the latest poison I've used looks like kids gummy bear worms. Not cheap either.

 

[Dtunes]

I can't speak to Juicy Fruit, but a friend of mine lost a dog who ate a fairly small amount of sugarless gum. I believe it was the xylitol or some other wood sugar that did it. Not sure if it's toxic to rodents but it was unfortunately fatal to the dog(in spite of a Vet's treatment). You could try experimenting with brands, a pack of gum is a pretty cheap investment.