Is there something else that can be used and work as quickly. It's messed up the plunger.

Not really any replacement, at best the plunger will only last 2 shots. Just buy enough and plan ahead. same with needles always have a spare.

I made my pole and use disposable syringe that we use for livestock. Think I've got 2 or 3 years out of mine and maybe 15 skunks.

15 skunks out of the same plunger? Please share the brand.

I'll look this afternoon and get back with you. Yes probably about 15 out of one plunger.

I gotta bunch of syringes full of saline for wound irrigation. I have used only 2 of the bunch. They were left over from my wife's uncle. He passed away and when cleaning out his room they had me take a bunch of sty to the garbage. Those ended up in my trunk. Pretty sure I have a lifetime supply. I used same one on my home made pole this year as last. Worked fine. Keep the pole in my vehicle all the time.

Had a skunk guy recently tell me he prefers MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) over acetone. Don't know how is for syringe life though.

Allison Medical is the brand of the disposable syringe I use on my pole

I'll rephrase my earlier statement. If you use a syringe often it will last longer. flushing with water after the acetone will help prolong the plunger. using once or twice then not for a week or so is death on them.

I have always used Ideal Instruments since they are locally available. I would love to be able to buy a big fat bag of just the rubber pieces in the size I need. That's all that really needs replacing, I only need the plastic body and just the rubber piece, everything else is aluminum. Essence is harder yet on plungers. At least the complete syringes are cheap.

I have an aluminum assembly that I push into the chest, so I swap mine out pretty regularly to make sure they glide nicely

As soon as you get the job done pull out the plunger and syringe rinse them with some water then put them in a quart bottle of water works for me. Im still trying to decide though if the acetone is better then a 22 sub sonic in the chest which works most of the time either method just dont get them agitated.

Store the plunger OUT of the barrel after each shot, so the Acetone will evaporate off. Never tried rinsing it, but I can see that it could help.

Ive had the same plunger on a pole i got from katzz brothers last year and i have done about 30 or more skunks and have never rinsed it and it still works like the first time.

I've never rinsed mine for the 2 or 3 yrs I've had it. I must have gotten lucky and had one the was made out of a better material. I just used one that I had already used on some cattle.

Second year on mine but quill will deteriorate the rubber overnight.

Got any pictures ? I was planning on making a pole for next season.

Fast & Easy to make...
Here's how I made my jab pole-

I used 4' fiberglass post


with a steel pipe to fit over end of fiberglass post, about 2" long


cut 4 slots in one end of steel pipe


file all burrs in slots


cut off thumb piece (round top) of plunger to create a cross


fit plunger into slots, file if needed for better fit


Attach metal to fiberglass (epoxy or glue) and you are good to go.

I did modify my pole to 5' long with handle.
I cut off a golf putter (yard sale fine) and epoxy'd the putter handle to fiberglass. Plus a camo paint job.

Awesome ! Thanks !!

The jab stick I made, fits thru wire on Skunk/Coon size cage traps.

Welcomed kyron4

I have only done 3 skunks with acetone , all 3 required a second dose . Is that common ? I gave them 12 cc then 10 cc

I've done a few the past 2 years and used up one can of Acetone with no required second dose. Bought the second can from the same place and have to do several repeats of 25 mm. Beginning to think it is the Acetone.

About half of mine have required a second dose (first dose always rendered them unconscious within 10 seconds).

Sweet! Thanks for sharing that Hern.

After having the plunger snap off on me twice, I decide to have one made out of stainless steel. I just use the rubber off the plastic syringe and the ss plunger screws fits into an 8' fiberglass rod.

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Is rubber breaking down or sticking in the ID. For injecting meat on smoker I spray Pan non stick to lub.

The rubber swells and prevents the syringe from working. I use a light weight motor oil to coat it afterwards but that only goes so far. Now I replaced the rubber end with a chemical resistant O-ring.

All surgical gloves fail quick working with acetone. Latex has the most resistance compared to nitrile gloves.

Here's my new push stick with a replaceable o-ring. You can use just about and 3/8" rod, thread it and cut it to your preferred legnth.


Also been developing a longer syringe. A bit more complicated but it works great.

Following

Sweet setup.

If you get tired of acetone, vodka is supposed to work as well.
Got this from a bait maker who says bait makers using skunk carcasses won’t take an acetone dispatched skunk.

You run the risk of a ticket with an open bottle with vodka. Lot's of other things you can use that work just as good and cheaper.

Maybe keep it in another container?

Rubbing alcohol works for me, I have used the same plunger for over 100. I never rinse or worry about it.

What percentage alcohol are you using ?

I have used the weak drug store stuff mostly.

Dale Billingsley mentioned the same thing in one of his YouTube videos.

I use rubbing alcohol and it might take more than one dose, but then you can still use the skunk carcasses for other things in trapping…..and other animals are still attracted to it at a bait station. Acetone creates a toxic waste carcass mess that nothing will eat and also can’t be broken down in the bait/ lure room. It is ruined for bait making. Most folks are unaware of its use in this venue.

Lots of great info fellows thanks for posting it.

Same here. My favorite stick is a section of fiberglass tent rods. I think it has 6 sections. If he’s nice I might only connect 3 of them. If I need some distance I use all of them. When I’m done I just take it apart. The bango string keeps them together and compact. Fits through small cages easy.

I like that idea! Had thought about the screw type fiberglass chimney rods but the tent rods would work slick. The only hurtle would be to find a set w/o buying the whole tent....

I use a pole with a rod in the center so I can push the plunger without pushing so hard against the skunk. Mick's (ks skunkman) design. I wanted long one but he said you cant make one long enough they can't spray you so what's the point.

What I use

https://www.livetrap.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=33580

Sniper, does that fit through your cage trap holes?

Mostly, have to trim the syringes when I go to replace em. On my Comstock traps I have to cut ports in the trap as they're 1x.5 wire.

Going to try a high power air rifle this season and see how it works-in the chest should work fine I am thinking

condolences in advance

lol

If you know how to use it a totally saturated solution of magnesium sulfate will work quickly. Cheap & easily available.

1 Qt Hydrogen peroxide
1/4 cup baking Soda
1 good squirt dish soap

Mix well
Don't try to save leftovers, the gas buildup will rupture the container.

Results are instant and spectacular!

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1 Qt Hydrogen peroxide
1/4 cup baking Soda
1 good squirt dish soap

Mix well
Don't try to save leftovers, the gas buildup will rupture the container.

Results are instant and spectacular![/quote]


There are a number of good products out there that work just as good but no shelf life. I keep several bottles around in my vehicles and shop just in case. Much easier to use.