Cedric 132 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Hi there, I'm going to try my hand at mole trapping, lots around on the industrial estate where my workshop is plus the next door fields. I understand the basics but would like to know which type of trap you would recommend to start with, half barrel or spring jaw type. Thanks. Quote Link to post
Matt 160 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Make sure you get permission from the landowner first The best trap to use is the one you are most confident and competent with Any of the british made half barrel traps are OK once they've been tuned up a bit; avoid the far eastern made (big cheese, proctor etc) ones as they are very poor quality. The Talpex (dutch) and Talpa (Pakistani) traps are popular and easy to use. Fenn scissors and Eliza Tinsley (are they still around?) are OK, as are the US made Trapline. Quote Link to post
earth-thrower 493 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Its really up to the individual , to decide which they get on better with,and then eventually,prefer. Quote Link to post
Millet 4,497 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Barrel trap's all the way for me as you can catch two mole's..and a few talpex for any troublsome back filler's.. 1 Quote Link to post
Moley2 0 Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hi there, I'm going to try my hand at mole trapping, lots around on the industrial estate where my workshop is plus the next door fields. I understand the basics but would like to know which type of trap you would recommend to start with, half barrel or spring jaw type. Thanks. re traps you need to make sure they are quality ones as there are a lot of mole traps on the market with weak springs etc. Go on the trap page of the http://www.associationofprofessionalmolecatchers.org Many Professional mole catchers use these main suppliers Quote Link to post
Cedric 132 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Thanks for the advice, got my first one this weekend - with a barrel trap ! Bought a scissor trap as well but no luck with that yet. Quote Link to post
DKGPestControl 22 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 I'd chuck the scissor one away if I was you! Quote Link to post
abarrett 462 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Mate of mine ratmanwan showed me how to set the fenn scissors I do have success with these but he is red hot with them he's got this trick of setting them slightly at an angle so as not to grab stones or the ground Quote Link to post
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.