Moles can be a big issue for landscapes and gardens and this is why mole traps are popular for many people. There are several kinds of them to choose from and can easily be purchased at any store that sells hardware and gardening supplies.
In order for mole traps to be successful they need to be set up for the animal while under the ground. So, the goal is to kill the animal when it is trying to reopen its tunnels that it uses most often. When the mole tries to clear the tunnels, it will then push on the trigger pan of the trap and this then will release a spring and the animal is crushed by the trap.
Probably the best thing to do to ensure the effectiveness of a trap is to determine just which tunnels the moles are using. They dig tunnel systems where they have some that are permanent and some that are temporary. The key is to find out which of the tunnels are permanent.
You can find permanent ones by see where there are areas that always seem to open up over and over. Another thing to do is look for mounds that follow straight lines. You will also notice that those that are permanent will generally have at least two mounds and this is often where they eat.
The permanent tunnels will also often follow fence lines, sidewalks and other man made borders. If they happen to seem to be deep then find a stick or a thin rod of metal to poke between mounds or next to a relatively fresh mound. Another thing you can try is to stomp down on the mounds with your feet and then check the next day to see if the soil has been disturbed.
Two of the more popular mole traps used are the harpoon style and the scissor jaw style. There are many others but these two are the most commonly used.
The scissor jaw types are most effective when you place them in the main underground tunnel. This usually means you need to put them about 8 to 12 inches below the top of the ground. This is a good out of sight trap and lets you dig right into an active tunnel right in the path of the moles.
The harpoon or sometimes called the spear is one that is after you crush the tunnel with your feet. Then it is put right above that spot. The mole will then try to come to repair its tunnel and the dirt will cause the trap to shoot the spear or harpoon killing the animal in the process.
Many people do not realize that if their yard has more than one tunnel then they will need to buy more mole traps. In fact they should have one trap for each tunnel that they have in their yards. Once a trap is triggered the rest of the moles that might be using the tunnel system are still going to continue to tear up their gardens.
In order for mole traps to be successful they need to be set up for the animal while under the ground. So, the goal is to kill the animal when it is trying to reopen its tunnels that it uses most often. When the mole tries to clear the tunnels, it will then push on the trigger pan of the trap and this then will release a spring and the animal is crushed by the trap.
Probably the best thing to do to ensure the effectiveness of a trap is to determine just which tunnels the moles are using. They dig tunnel systems where they have some that are permanent and some that are temporary. The key is to find out which of the tunnels are permanent.
You can find permanent ones by see where there are areas that always seem to open up over and over. Another thing to do is look for mounds that follow straight lines. You will also notice that those that are permanent will generally have at least two mounds and this is often where they eat.
The permanent tunnels will also often follow fence lines, sidewalks and other man made borders. If they happen to seem to be deep then find a stick or a thin rod of metal to poke between mounds or next to a relatively fresh mound. Another thing you can try is to stomp down on the mounds with your feet and then check the next day to see if the soil has been disturbed.
Two of the more popular mole traps used are the harpoon style and the scissor jaw style. There are many others but these two are the most commonly used.
The scissor jaw types are most effective when you place them in the main underground tunnel. This usually means you need to put them about 8 to 12 inches below the top of the ground. This is a good out of sight trap and lets you dig right into an active tunnel right in the path of the moles.
The harpoon or sometimes called the spear is one that is after you crush the tunnel with your feet. Then it is put right above that spot. The mole will then try to come to repair its tunnel and the dirt will cause the trap to shoot the spear or harpoon killing the animal in the process.
Many people do not realize that if their yard has more than one tunnel then they will need to buy more mole traps. In fact they should have one trap for each tunnel that they have in their yards. Once a trap is triggered the rest of the moles that might be using the tunnel system are still going to continue to tear up their gardens.
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