As an experienced gardener and landscaper, I can tell you that pocket gophers are primarily herbivores and their diet consists mainly of plants, roots, and tubers. While they may occasionally eat insects or small invertebrates, it is not common for them to eat foods like peanut butter.
In my personal experience, I have never encountered a situation where pocket gophers were attracted to or consumed peanut butter as a food source. They tend to prefer fresh vegetation such as lettuce, carrots, apples, or alfalfa greens. These are more natural and appealing food choices for them.
However, it is worth mentioning that some people claim to have had success using peanut butter as bait when setting gopher traps. The idea behind using peanut butter is that its strong odor can attract gophers to the trap. The peanut butter is usually placed at the back of a box trap or behind the trigger of a pincer-type trap.
It’s important to note that baiting traps with peanut butter is not a foolproof method and may not work in every situation. Gophers have different preferences and behavioral patterns, so what works for one person may not work for another.
If you decide to try using peanut butter as bait, I would recommend using it in combination with other food options mentioned earlier. This way, you can provide a variety of options and increase the chances of attracting the gophers to the trap.
Ultimately, the most effective way to control gophers is to use traps specifically designed for them, such as box traps or pincer-type traps. These traps are designed to catch the gophers when they enter the trap to reach the bait, regardless of what type of bait you choose to use.
While pocket gophers are primarily herbivores and may not be attracted to peanut butter as a food source, some people have reported success using it as bait when setting gopher traps. However, it is important to remember that the effectiveness of peanut butter as bait may vary, and it is best to use it in combination with other food options to increase the chances of attracting the gophers to the trap.
