Easy Bully Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hi - I seem to have been invaded by moles and was wondering if anyone could pass on some advise for trapping them, ie what traps are best..etc I've heard that you should'nt touch the traps with your hands as they are very sensitive to scent but am hoping that a seasoned mole trapper could point me in the right direction. Many thanks EB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traztaz Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 This is what I use, its blinking GREAT!! http://www.agribid.de/item.pl?item=11682 Dont worry about it being in German, look at the thing and the pictures and you will understand, the 9mm blanks kill em outright!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Bully Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Cheers Traztaz, My german is'nt all that but I can certainly see how that can do the business on them moles..only problem is ordering one they don't seem to do them on Amazon!!! EB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 i would stick to common mole trap if i was you .you can get at scats godalming about £5.59p each. or get them gassed if your not on sand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traztaz Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Is it not possible to buy one online?Are they allowed in UK?I can not see why they wouldent be, as anyone over 18 can buy 9mm blank right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Nearly always use scissor traps or tunnell traps. Have found the tunnell traps do seem to catch more for some reason but the old scissor traps do work quite well. My uncle has shot loads aswell after the fields have just been rolled flat after drilling :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 i use the scissor trap all the time with great success have been meaning to try the tunnel but just havent had the need to change. the french make something near to the german one highly ilegal to use here . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CARBINE Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 If you buy new traps you will need to soak them in cow poo for a week or they won`t go near them :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Bully Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Thanks guys, I've been given one tunnel trap that has been kept in soil so will start with that and see how I get on, and will try to pick up a couple of others when I can. Lets hope I get them soon as I can see another row of mole hills this morning....am prepared to feel a little guilty though when I catch my first one! EB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 If you buy new traps you will need to soak them in cow poo for a week or they won`t go near them well ime not so shure about this myself i have never noticed a diffrence in catch rates from new traps i used 50 4 day old traps and got 24 moles in 50 traps in one day but i think it does matter where in the system of tunnels you set them but thats just my 2p worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratman Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) Thanks guys, I've been given one tunnel trap that has been kept in soil so will start with that and see how I get on, and will try to pick up a couple of others when I can. Lets hope I get them soon as I can see another row of mole hills this morning....am prepared to feel a little guilty though when I catch my first one! EB I catch many moles each year as It is my living. Underground barrel or duffus traps are very good. I dont worry too much about the scent thing, I do wear gloves but only to keep my hands clean. I have caught moles with traps straight out of the box and using bare hands and feel it is the setting that is more important. I f you are concerned about scent then give the trap a rub over in the molehill. Find the feeding run by using a metal rod (dibber) or at a push a screwdriver will do. Look for the freshest hills and come away about a foot and push the rod gently into the soil a few inches. Search around the perimeter of the hill until you feel it suddenly give, which indicates you have found the burrow. Once located move a couple of inches away and dib again to find the direction of the tunnel. When you have worked out the direction, with a knife you can cut a small section to reveal the tunnel. You need to make it just slightly under the size of the trap. With the back of two fingers compress the soil to make a smooth flat run and fit the trap inline to intercept the tunnel. The mole now has to pass through the trap to continue its journey. Make sure there is room for the trap llevers to travel fully and put a slate or a flat piece of wood etc to cover the hole. For discretion and to cu tout any light and draught, cover the plate with the soiul from the molehill. Check trap in 3 days and you should be onto a winner. Any problems let me know. I see you are in Woking, I am only a few miles down the road from you. Good Luck Edited March 28, 2008 by ratman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Thanks guys, I've been given one tunnel trap that has been kept in soil so will start with that and see how I get on, and will try to pick up a couple of others when I can. Lets hope I get them soon as I can see another row of mole hills this morning....am prepared to feel a little guilty though when I catch my first one! EB I catch many moles each year as It is my living. Underground barrel or duffus traps are very good. I dont worry too much about the scent thing, I do wear gloves but only to keep my hands clean. I have caught moles with traps straight out of the box and using bare hands and feel it is the setting that is more important. I f you are concerned about scent then give the trap a rub over in the molehill. Find the feeding run by using a metal rod (dibber) or at a push a screwdriver will do. Look for the freshest hills and come away about a foot and push the rod gently into the soil a few inches. Search around the perimeter of the hill until you feel it suddenly give, which indicates you have found the burrow. Once located move a couple of inches away and dib again to find the direction of the tunnel. When you have worked out the direction, with a knife you can cut a small section to reveal the tunnel. You need to make it just slightly under the size of the trap. With the back of two fingers compress the soil to make a smooth flat run and fit the trap inline to intercept the tunnel. The mole now has to pass through the trap to continue its journey. Make sure there is room for the trap llevers to travel fully and put a slate or a flat piece of wood etc to cover the hole. For discretion and to cu tout any light and draught, cover the plate with the soiul from the molehill. Check trap in 3 days and you should be onto a winner. Any problems let me know. I see you are in Woking, I am only a few miles down the road from you. Good Luck i thinbk you may find you must cheak traps every 24 hours by law or have i got the rong end of the stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Peltman or Stealth Stalker off here are the lads to ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratman Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Sorry I did not explain myself very well. I meant you should catch the mole within 3 days. You are quite right, the legal obligation is to check the traps at least once a day. I would limit this to once to avoid too much disturbance. Sorry for the mislead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 you do have to check traps every day but can be done with a bit of ground between you and them .and i have never had a problem with new traps and scent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Bully Posted March 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Cheers for that Ratman, I've only had the trap out for a night and there was one in it this morning so have reset for tonight to see if anyone else is home. EB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratman Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Well done to you !!!!! Nice when it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Bully Posted April 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 And another this morning...I must be on a roll. EB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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