Posted by Dean on July 27, 2017 at 12:50:00 from (68.50.160.151):
Noticed a ground hog burrow beneath new (2012) pole barn today. New burrow, last 2 or 3 days, and spring chicken hog.
Normally, I take care of ground hogs with patience and either Ruger 1022 with stingers or 12 Ga Remington 1187. I'm very far from being an expert but can kill ground hogs with either within reasonable range. I usually get one or two spring chickens each spring, usually in May. Haven't seen any around buildings for a couple of years.
Schedule does not allow patience at this time and do not like where hog choose to dig so am trying alternative means.
Drove 52 8N to burrow, stuck vacuum cleaner hose (no little lady, so no need to worry) over tail pipe and into burrow. Adjusted idle to around 400 RPM and allowed to run for about 30 minutes.
I believe this works whether hog is in burrow or not because CO displaces air in deepest part of burrow and stays there for some time. Hog comes back, goes to sleep and never comes out.
Shoveled dirt over burrow after removing hose to see if burrow is subsequently opened.
Anyone know if 30 minutes is enough time for new, small burrow? I found no other entrances.
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