Giant Destroyer Smoke Bomb/Gasser

Giant Destroyer smoke bombs produce a gas when ignited and dropped into burrows that will kill moles, gophers, woodchucks, rats, skunks and ground squirrels.

• 27 of 27 people found this review helpful:

    It's war, and I'm winning
  By Steve on September 8, 2010

  My yard was under attack by moles. I'd wake every morning to five or so new mounds. I tried traps, but I wasn't having much luck. I didn't really want to use poison since I have two dogs and there are several cats in my neighborhood (they are one of the best solutions to moles). So, I started buying these at the local hardware store and using them. It is not an overnight solution. I would get up every morning and drop one of these in each new mound. Each day, there would be fewer mounds in the morning. After about a week of doing this, I pretty much conquered. I get maybe one mound a week. I live on a golf course, so I have neighboring grass on all sides (also filled with mole holes), so they journey into my yard at times. I realized pretty quick that buying these at the local hardware store pack by pack was going to get expensive. I searched the web for a better price and found this case. From here on out, I'll just always keep some on hand and be back for another case when I get low.

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• 24 of 24 people found this review helpful:

    Best tool I've found
  By SC on August 7, 2010
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  The giant smokers really worked compared to poison pallet and juicy fruit, etc. Can't use trap because soil is only 1 inch deep in most of the yard. We used this product a few years ago under our concrete porch and we didn't see gravels being dug out any more. This year, we had tunnels and holes all over the yard in about 2-3 weeks time. We used only 3 smokers in 2 different places. No more tunnels or holes.

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    Best that I have found
  By J.d. on July 5, 2010

  I estimate that the number of gopher/moles killed per gasser deployed is about 10%. Even though I would like a higher "kill rate", this product is more effective than any others that I have found.

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• 14 of 14 people found this review helpful:

    It's war!
  By Rian on August 1, 2010

  Gophers took over my yard. Leaving 8-10 new holes every 24 hrs. I've been at war with them 3 weeks placing a destroyer as soon as a hole appears. It's not over yet, but it's down to 1-2 holes in every 24 hrs.

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• 12 of 12 people found this review helpful:

    Battle of the rodents 2001
  By Chuck on April 15, 2011

  Okay, I have secured financing for an all out battle, using scorched earth tactics. I purchased a dozen packages, which arrived quite quickly from DoMyOwnPestControl.com, and immediately sent my forces to battle. I started with the close combat and lit some gassers in the the existing holes. Within a week, I have moved the pests about 60 yds BEYOND my grass areas and now I'm initiating phase 2. I call it Operation Acre 2 Haboob. Gassers are working great so far.

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•   Incredible deal
  By Laura on May 12, 2013

  These gasses work great! The price for a case is the best you will find

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    Giant Destroyer
  By James on April 17, 2013
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  I have three different types of mole traps, but I believe the most effective way is to gas them with the Giant Destroyer. The mole tunnel needs to be fresh and you have to dig into it and after lit, I cover it with a garbage can lid or something similar.

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    Use of Giant Destroyer Gassers
  By DA on March 30, 2013

  We had a major pocket gofer problem and after using this product we have got it under control.

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•   Good and Bad
  By Theo on March 25, 2013

  These bombs are hit and miss. If placed close enough to the main den they will work. If placed further away in one of the runs, the gas won't disperse enough to kill the critters.

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    mole bombs
  By Kathleen on February 14, 2013

  I will be able to try these in the spring. I am planning on turning into the Bill Murray character in Caddyshack.... I truly hope they will work as I have had so much damage in my yard that it's brought me to tears.

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    Gopher Bombs
  By Rollo on February 10, 2013
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  They work well, I've only seen one new mound since I used the bombs. Hope I'm rid of those pesky varments for good.

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    Product Quality Complaint
  By Bob on December 6, 2012

  The smoke bomb works well if you can set off a bomb on each end of a main tunnel and catch them in the middle. Otherwise, you just run them around and eventually catch up to them. Not cost effective but I use these with "poison peanuts" and the war goes back and forth in spurts. My complaint is that the fuses have lost their stiffness in recent months and at times are so small in diameter or so soft that you cannot insert them into the hole to ignite the bomb or they fall out and the bomb doesn't ignite. The quality control is lacking and needs some serious attention!

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• 1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

    These things work!
  By Al on November 26, 2012

  I think the fourth one finally got him. It's been almost a week and no new gopher mounds in my lawn.

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• 1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

    great product
  By Sol on November 26, 2012
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  Super low price for a great item. I used this product to eradicate gophers in my yard and it is working well. I found this price the lowest I've seen so far. Thank you.

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    Not pre 9/11 performance
  By w, on November 23, 2012
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  Smells bad and maybe pisses the moles off but they are still flourishing !

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August 9, 2009 Debbie asked:

QIs is safe to eat vegetables after using Giant Destroyers?
I used your Giant Destroyer product in my garden area about one month ago just after I planted my garden. The mole hole was about two feet away from the first row of garden that I planted but close to my rhubarb plant. Is is safe to eat my vegetables and my rhubarb? Here is what I planted: swiss chard, green beans and onions. I also have a greenhouse in the same area in which I have tomato and cucumber plants. Thanks for your attention to this matter.

AGiant Destroyer does not leave a residual at all and is not a product that is taken up by the plants root systems whatsoever. Once a cartridge is done burning and has killed the mole, the smoke dissipates and is no longer present.

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August 23, 2009 Nick asked:

QShould I keep my pets and dogs away when using Giant Destroyer?
I have a dog that runs loose in my yard. How long should I keep him out of the yard after I use the Giant Destroyer?

AThe Giant Destroyer typically is suppose to be used under ground and the smoke contained in a gophers tunnel which would be air tight.  Once the Giant Destroyer has been used there would be no side effects from the product that your dog could suffer from.  The dog can enter the yard immediately after the Giant Destroyer has been deployed. 

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October 19, 2009 Karen asked:

QI have squirrels living in my walls. Can I use Giant Destroyer safely in my home?

ANo, Giant Destroyer is basically a smoke bomb that is meant to be place outside in burrows and holes under the ground.  If you used this inside your whole house would be filled with smoke and that would not be good.  It is not permissible to use this product inside.  You probably have squirrels in your attic.  You should use one of our Havahart squirrel traps in the attic to capture the squirrels.  Also, this means there is an opening somewhere around your roof line where they are getting in.  You should make sure all trees are cut back from the roof line and close up any openings around the house that could allow for squirrels to enter the home. 

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May 14, 2011 Thomas asked:

QIs it deadly if you inhale the Giant Destroyer gas by accident?

AGiant Destroyers can be dangerous when they are not used according to the product label. The small amount of fumes you may breathe in when lighting the cartridge would not be harmful.

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July 4, 2011 Ray asked:

QCan you use the Giant Destroyer in vegetable gardens?

AWe do not recommend that you use Giant Destroyer in vegetable gardens. Instead you should try to use the product outside the perimeter of the garden being sure to avoid the root system of the plants.

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July 24, 2012 Mike from Gunnison Co. asked:

QMADE IN AMERICA? OR IMPORT?
GIANT DESTROYER...

AThe Giant Destroyers are in fact made in America.

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July 16, 2012 Jeff from Novato California asked:

QI already used Giant Destroyer in my vegetable garden. Are the vegetables going to be unsafe to eat?

AGiant Destroyers are not labeled to be used near edible plants so we do not have further info on what to do if you do use it near edibles. We recommend you contact the manufacturer directly for more information. You can reach Atlas Chemical Corp by calling 319-377-8921

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June 19, 2012 Randy from Auburn, Wa asked:

QIf I breathed in some gopher gas how long would it take to be out of my system

AAccording to the MSDS when the users should only use the product outdoors and they should walk away if the gases that are generated cause any irritation to the lungs, skin or eyes. Any irritation is mild and is temporary. For more specific information you should contact the manufacturer directly. You can reach Atlas Chemical Corp by calling 319-377-8921

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May 22, 2012 Ron from Santa Barbara California asked:

QIf a Giant Destroyer goes out in a tunnel and a pet dog digs it up and eats it is it poison?

AThe Giant Destroyer should be removed and discarded after use. The the smoke is gone the Giant Destroyer is still a non food item and can cause a dog distress if eaten.

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December 15, 2011 Greg from Portland, Oregon asked:

QHow many cubic feet of gas will one Giant Destroyer emit?
For purposes of determining how much air it might displace in a burrow.

AWe do not know how much gas is emitted from the Giant Destroyer Cartridge. Please contact the Giant Destroyer manufacturer, Atlas Chemical Corp, for more information 319-377-2419.

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December 15, 2011 Greg from Portland, Oregon asked:

QRats under concrete slab
Rats have burrowed under a concrete patio slab in my back yard. Can Giant Destroyer be used to kill the rats. Clearance to combustibles is not a problem.

AIf the patio slab is not connected to the house slab you can use a Giant Destroyer to help eliminate the rat. If there are many tunnels or if it is in an area where you cannot seal up the entrances you may want to consider using rat poison baits instead such as Fastrac or Contrac.

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November 29, 2011 Jamie from Hope British Columbia asked:

QIf I was to use Giant Destroyer by just lighting it and putting it under my house would it do its job?

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Giant Destroyers cannot be used beneath manmade structures. Please take a few minutes to read over the Giant Destroyer product label so that you may better understand how to use the product and what precautions need to be taken when applying a cartridge.

According to the Giant Destroyer product label:

USE RESTRICTIONS: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. This product may be used only to control pocket gophers, moles, woodchucks, rats, skunks, and ground squirrels in non-crop areas (including residential lawns, parks, golf courses, re-forested areas, open fields) and in rangeland. Do not use where use of gas cartridges is prohibited by local ordinances. 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. Product effectiveness may be limited in dry or porous soil which permits the escape of toxic gases from treated burrow.

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October 9, 2011 Jason from Calgary, Alberta asked:

QI have deployed a Giant Destroyer in my yard. How long before I can start digging in the deployment zone?

AYou should wait for 24 hours before disturbing the area where you have used a Giant Destroyer.

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September 26, 2011 Joe from Basking Ridge, Nj asked:

QI am having problems with field mice, chipmunks and groundhogs in my yard. What should I be using?
I have a large yard and have many pests, but the mice, chipmunks and groundhogs seem to be doing the most damage. Is there a poison solution/solutions. I have bait stations and cross contamination is not a problem.

AUnfortunately there is not one solution for all of the pests you mentioned. There are no baits (poisons) on the market that are labeled for groundhogs or for chipmunks, and there are very limited baits available for field mice (aka voles). We recommend you read the following articles to learn more about eliminating these pests from your property: How to get rid of groundhogs, How to get rid of chipmunks, How to get rid of voles. Each of these articles will explain in detail what you can do to get rid of the pests you have now and how you can modify your property to make it less favorable to future pests.

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August 23, 2011 Tom asked:

QWill Giant Destroyers kill a wasp nest in a down spout if I lite in bottom of the spout (ground level)?

AGiant Destroyers are labeled for use in underground burrows only and should not be used in a down spout. We recommend using an insecticide such as Wasp Freeze for a fast knockdown and Cyper WP for residual killing power.

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