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

Now you know how to get rid of moles, but what about voles? Here’s how to get rid of voles before they destroy your lawn. Here, find out the difference between a vole versus mole. Required Tools for this Mole Trapping Project The price of the trap is is reasonable. To use, find an active tunnel and cut two vertical holes on both sides of the tunnel. Two slots then go into the ground to fit in the trap’s wire loop. Put the spades in the holes and then lower the trap to rest on top of the tunnel. Finally, collapse the ground where the trap is located. Because there are no safety pins one must be careful during this part. The safest way to do this is to step on the trap. Key Takeaways for Nash Choker Loop Trap Key features include being easy to set up, no digging, made with durable metal, fast spring action, and is approved for organic farms and nurseries. When the mole passes through the trap, it will activate the trap by pushing the trigger with its nose or foot, and this will instantly kill the mole. Advantages Our research has shown that it’s very effective and is probably the best choice for someone with the odd mole in their garden to catch.

Just like mice or rat traps, mole traps work in a similar way in that they wait for a physical trigger or switch that will work the trap. So, a mole will go in, activate the trigger, and then the mechanism will activate to kill the mole instantly.

Note: The number of mounds and tunnels on a property cannot be used to determine the size of a mole infestation. This is because a single mole can produce up to 12 mounds in a single week. So it’s not common for homeowners to think their mole infestation is much worse than it actually is. Typically, one acre of land can support one to three moles at a time. What do Moles look like? Moles won’t readily be active in a garden that has a pet, and will sense them through sound and smell. Cats can be especially effective as they are predators and moles are smart enough to stay away from places where felines prowl. We all know dogs love to run around, sniff at everything in sight, and bark at things they find unfamiliar, and all this activity from them will convince the moles to stay underground, and even find a new place to feed. Anyway, my annoyance for these burrowing plant killers led me to writing a review on the best mole traps that I could find on the market, and I was happy with my products. That said, one thing I did notice is that there were so many options, and since they’re all similar, why would that make a difference? Next carefully set the trap, so that it’s very sensitive, you can then cover the trap completely with soil to stop any light entering the run.Dealing with wildlife takes a little practice, and you have to stay safe. If you are a first-timer, you need to be prepared with protective gear, because moles have pretty big claws.