What to Do With a Trapped Mole

If you've trapped a mole (and it's legal in your state—Massachusetts and Washington ban most mole traps), the animal should be dead in a properly set scissor, harpoon, or NoMol trap.

Disposal

• Leave it in the tunnel (cover the trap) to decompose naturally.
• Or remove wearing gloves and dispose per local waste guidelines (usually household trash).

Safety

Always wear gloves when handling traps or wildlife—moles can carry parasites and diseases.

Note

Live-capture of moles is extremely difficult and not recommended. Relocation is inhumane and often illegal. Lethal trapping is the standard, effective method.