How To Set A Mole Trap

By Sandra Turner


To become a professional mole trapper you need to have passion for it. Moles can be annoying especially if you wake up to new mole hills on your compound every day. Trapping is the most effective method one can use to get rid of them. However you need to be an expert to know how to set a mole trap. Study the hills so that you can figure out your next move.

Moles despite being nuisance they help in soil aeration and controlling other harmful bugs found in the soil. If you can be comfortable with them living around you they do not cause any major harm. However if it gets to your neck trap them. You can set live trapping which is done by setting a big bucket under the active tunnel waiting the mole to fall inside the bucket.

You can then cover the hole with plywood as it will let you keep track of the mole. Once it falls in take it to a different location far from your property. However, the most tested and effective method has been spring trap. Here one is supposed to make a given area inside the tunnel flat and place the traps over it. These traps have directions on how to set them.

Once you have followed the indicated steps to arm the trap wait for the mole to be caught. If it takes too long before the mole is trapped move it to a different position or in another tunnel. Spring trap should be set in areas where moles are many. Therefore ensure it is set up in an active tunnel. This trap- should be covered with a bucket to keep pets away.

You need to keep track of the movements being made by the mole. One can only do this by looking for the fresh mole hills every morning. If they are getting bigger every time this means that they are active in those areas. One can stick something into the ground to know how deep they have gone so that you get the appropriate trap.

The trap should be in a position whereby it can be set off once it is touched. These traps are closely related to the mice ones whereby with the slightest touch the go off. You do not want to lose your target. Place it a place where there will be no distraction. Ensure that you remove the soil away from the trap since it could prevent moles from being trapped.

Ensure the entrance is not sealed once you cover the hole. The mole hill should be completely sealed off in that no light is penetrating. Light will scare away the moles and they will not get pass through the tunnel hence they might not get trapped. Check to confirm if the trap is well set before sealing the mole hill.

Some people are experts in mole catching business and are in fact very passionate about the job. Finding an active tunnel and setting the trap should be the first priority in case you want to be a professional. They can be so hard to catch but if you are passionate go for it. With patience and persistence most catchers have perfected the act.




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