gazyapp Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Hi all, is there anyone who is pretty good at catching moles?? Our garden is a totall mess with the little ******* making hill all over. I've got traps but no idea how to use them, I've been told how to do it but I think it would be best if someone who knew what they were doing came and had a go. In exchange for someone trapping my moles I can supply beer and a day or 2 on a farm with air rifles. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Moles do seem to be very active this winter, think it might be the wet conditions. Good luck with finding someone to help you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Where are you based? Can't see on my phone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Why not try YouTube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge007 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 If you were closer I would take You up on the offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazyapp Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 I'm based at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire Cheers for the replys so far lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 They'll be changing depth to stay with the worms and either digging fresh or cleaning out old runs. Consequently they can be a bit of a begger to trap. In these conditions, the duffus trap (as ever, but particularly so here) comes into its own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 if your land is on higher ground the wet conditions are to blame, all the mole holes on lower ground are flooded out due to the high water table, Our mole problem looks worse than it is because all the moles have "run" from the sets at the foot of the hill in our field and all the rune and subsequent mounds are within a very small space, i recently was shown and its dead easy to do, you just have to be persistant. Would give you a hand but your too far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Dependent upon the size of the garden and the definition of, "a very small space", don't be too surprised if, "the little *******"" and "all the moles" turns out to be just the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyp Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 I've just started doing a bit of trapping and it not as hard as you might think. i don't mind coming over and spending an hour with you sharing what i've learn't and showing you how to put a few traps down. Have you got the traps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Get a stick and poke about near the mole hill, you'll feel where the run is, then carefully dig a bit up and place the trap in the run before covering up with soil. Dont use bare hands (i reckon they can smell it) an put a stick nearby to remind you where the trap is. I found that the scissor traps didnt work as well as the ones with two loops of wire going across. its surprisingly easy to catch moles when you get the hang of it. Caught loads at my parents place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazyapp Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Thanks for all the replys chaps, I think I'll give it a bash this weekend... If I have no luck in the next week or so I'll be in touch "gyp". A keeper friend of mine said he would have a go for me but he hasn't managed to get over yet. I'll let you know how I get on!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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