© 1998 By Robert H. Sickler
METHOD 2
PROBE AND DRIVER
Used only where allowed in natural wooded areas and
very moist lawn areas. Plugging in hard dry ground can damage grass roots
leaving yellow "dead spots" in time.
After pinpointing target, cut (using a six-inch sturdy hunting knife) three sides of a four-inch cube around target center (Fig. 2A) Cutting a "hinged" cube rather than a complete cone shaped plug will properly orient its return, prevent removal by lawnmower, and lessen the chance of scratching the target.
Carefully with the knife blade, pry against the cube side opposite the "hinge" (uncut side) and fold back (Fig. 2B). Scan search coil over plug and hole to isolate target location. If target is in plug, carefully probe until located. If target is in hole and not visible, probe bottom and sides until located and remove (Fig. 2C).
Repeat scan for additional targets. Replace all loose dirt with plug.
Seat plug firmly with foot (Fig. 2D).
