Professional Mole Trapping: Weathering, Placement & Tunnel Secrets

Three trap types: barrel (Duffus), scissor, humane pipe. All require proper preparation.

Essential Steps

1. Weather traps 48 hours: Removes human scent that deters moles.
2. Locate active tunnel: Find two fresh hills, probe halfway between with a fork. Tunnel depth: 5–10 cm.
3. Expose run: Dig 3×3 cm, feel tunnel direction. Open 20 cm section.
4. Set trap in run: Replace sod, pack loose soil around to exclude light.
5. Check at 3 days: Wear gloves; block light if relocating.

Scissor Trap Note

Leave prongs slightly protruding—springing indicates catch.

Mole Biology

Territorial: 1–2 per acre. Solitary except mating. Eat earthworms. Extremely vibration-sensitive and scent-keen.

Patience and scent control are the keys to success.