Yes, you can use Giant Destroyer gassers to kill groundhogs in burrows if this treatment is allowed in your State. Keep in mind that you may need multiple cartridges for larger animals, and that you should not use gassers in burrows that run under structures. Usually trapping is the most effective method for removing groundhogs. You can browse our traps and other tips for them here.
Giant Destroyer Smoke Bomb/Gasser is made up of the wick and internal ingredients, just like a firework in a tube. The cartridge will be left behind and should be discarded. If you are still finding animal activity, then either there are more animals than you thought, or all of the entrances to the burrows may not have been closed when the gasser was used.
Giant Destroyer Smoke Bomb/Gasser are used in the soil only away from structures. It is NOT recommended to apply a garbage tote as this could catch fire.
One Giant Destroyer Smoke Bomb/Gasser will cover about 60sq feet or more depending on how open the tunnel may be.
No, if this product is used according to the product label to treat ground burrows, the Giant Destroyer Smoke Bomb/Gasser would not be pose any risk of fire while the smoke is being dispersed. The product label advised that there is a risk of burning if exposed to skin, clothes, dry grass, leaves or other combustible materials. It also states do not use cartridges where vegetation is dry and likely to catch fire. Once it has been placed in a burrow, the hole should be immediately covered and any places where there is visible smoke coming from underground should be covered as well. This is to ensure proper treatment and to contain the smoke. The Giant Destroyer Smoke Bomb/Gasser will burn for approximately 10-15 minutes.
Yes, if there is a burn ban being enforced by the local Fire department, it would not be suggested to use Giant Destroyer Smoke Bomb/Gasser. Per the product label, “This cartridge will bum vigorously until completely spent and is capable of causing severe burns to exposed skin and clothes, igniting dry grass, leaves or loose soil.”
The Giant Destroyer Smoke Bomb/Gasser can only be used in burrows only. Do not use inside buildings. It is both a fire hazard and a health hazard if used any place other than a burrow.
NO! The Giant Destroyer Smoke Bomb/Gasser cannot be used inside. According to the product label: Do not use under buildings, homes, porches or any structure due to possible fire hazard. Only use inside of burrows and never inside of buildings. The best way to get rid of the rats that are already in the home is to trap them with rat snap traps, rat glue boards and/or live catch rat traps. We do not recommend using poison baits indoors because after the rats eat the bait they may go into an inaccessible area to die causing a terrible odor and possibly even a secondary insect infestation (it is a myth that there is a poison bait that will cause the rats to dry out and not smell or to leave the house in search of water). Please take a few moments to read our article on How To Get Rid of Rats.
The fuse on the Giant Destroyer Smoke Bomb/Gasser burns at about 450 degrees so getting it too close to the roots of a tree would be harmful and could burn them. The gas itself is not harmful to any trees.
Giant Destroyer smoke bombs produce a gas when ignited and dropped into burrows that will kill moles, gophers, woodchucks, rats, skunks and ground squirrels. They can be used around trees if there are tunnels there.
Giant Destroyers are labeled for application to active burrows only.
No, the Giant Destroyer Smoke Bomb/Gasser is for use in burrows for gassing Gophers, Moles, Woodchucks, Rats, Skunks, and Ground Squirrels. It cannot be used for yellow jackets. Instead you can dust the opening of the nest with something like Tempo 1% Dust. You will need a hand duster to apply it with. It usually works within 24 to 48 hours. You want to go up to the opening where they are flying in and out of at dusk or at night when they are not active and puff twice directly into the hole. Then pull the duster out and puff directly at the hole to cover the opening from about 5 inches away. This is the most efficient and fastest way to eliminate a yellow jacket nest in the ground
Giant Destroyer Smoke Bomb/Gassers should NOT be ignited in a trailer only outdoor areas away from structures listed on the product label.
While Giant Destroyer Smoke Bomb/Gassers could potentially kill chimpunks, it is not approved or labeled for this use, so we cannot make this recommendation. The most common chipmunk treatment is trapping. You can browse our Chipmunk Control products here.
Giant Destroyer Smoke Bomb/Gasser is desgined and labeled to only be used in the active burrows for gophers, moles woodchucks, rats, skunks, and ground squirrels. We do not recommend using these outside of the burrows as the product is not labeled for that type of application
You want to be sure to remove all animals from the treated area while a treatment is being performed with Giant Destroyer Smoke Bomb/Gassers. However, once the treatment is complete it is perfectly safe for animals to re-enter without any harmful effects.
Giant Destroyer Smoke Bomb/Gassers cannot be applied in or near a home. Please take a look at our rat control page for other options.
The Giant Destroyer Smoke Bomb/Gasser does state on the label that it is highly toxic to wildlife. Once it has been placed in a burrow, the hole should be immediately covered and any places where there is visible smoke coming from underground should be covered as well. As long as the holes are covered and there is no smoke leaking out, there should be no issue with using it in the vicinity of bee hives.
