Firstly, I will say that these traps do work and you will catch moles, but do I recommend them? The answer is No!

It is the easiest for people to use and has the highest rate for killing moles. Even though it is on the more expensive side for traps, it meets its requirements and goes beyond what it says. In the end, you don’t want to risk and play around with moles, because they can cause serious damage to your property and not care about the results. It is important to get ahead of the game to ensure you win the war on moles! It sounds a bit messy, but it is not too bad when it comes round to it. After this you just need to dispose of the mole and reset the trap, with most being designed to be safe for human use, but just be careful when activating it. You've spent countless hours and money making your lawn look perfect, and overnight a mole can ruin everything. By having the roots separated from the soil, the grass often dies. Also, the rain will not be able to properly drain due to the holes. Another problem is that other animals like mice and chipmunks will use it, causing a possible infestation.

The tried and tested original design remains and requires NO CHANGE to use and therefore continues to be a familiar product to both professional and amateurs alike. With so many mole traps available it is vital that you receive the best possible product, a product that will carryout the removal of any target mole as effectively and more importantly as humanely as possible.

Putting that aside though, there are some common questions regarding mole traps and I think it’s more useful to clear those up for you instead. So, below we have an FAQ regarding mole traps with some answers which should help you out. If you have more questions please do get in touch! How do I set up mole traps to actually catch moles? To ensure proper placement one must observe and be persistent. Moles have evolved to be very smart around humans, so we must think of ways to outsmart them. One way is through trap density. This means placing traps in different conditions. The pros are that it is placed completely underground so pets cannot be hurt, only needs one step to work, requires no digging and is made with a durable metal. Cons are that is has to be Like all traps, first, you need to locate a mole run, once you have, simply put the trap into the mole run and cover it up. Conclusion In 2004 the Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs [DEFRA] commissioned a review of methods for mole control in the United Kingdom prior to the withdrawal of the use of poison as a form of control. The report highlighted the need for new devices or modifications to existing devices to be made to provide for a more humane form of control.The Nash Coker loop trap is not as popular as scissor traps but is an effective way to catch moles. This is an older trap compared to the others, but it still has a high rating due to how it performs. This trap is one of the most durable traps on the market, made of galvanized steel to protect against rust and weathering with an aluminum base to offer easy spring action. Without any sharp edges, this is a great option for those with children and pets. While burrowing, moles often produce mounds and ridges disfigure lawns and can even dislodge plants and damage their roots. Moles produce two types of tunnels: Subsurface tunnels There are two ways to live-trap a mole: use bait to lure the mole into a container or drive the mole into the container. Using bait to lure the mole into a trap Moles come into your garden to search for insects and worms, so you could use these as bait to catch them. For this method, you will need a cylindrical container with only one opening, equipment for digging into the mole’s tunnels, a cover for the container and some patience while you wait.