What Mole Traps For Beginner?

[justjohn 2]

Im after some opinions of what traps to buy for moles, there seems to be a few types.

 

I was going to buy some Duffus traps, but putanges seem to be popular. Is there a reason to use one over the other, or should I just get on with it and see what one I prefer?

 

Anyone got a link to some good value sites to buy from as well please?

 

Thanks

[BRY 79]

Which ever trap you choose , it's just practise practise practise then more practise.

 

Good luck

[justjohn 2]

Thanks Bry

 

I think ill just order some Duffus traps and see how i get on with them. I'll let you know how it goes!

 

thanks

 

john

[northern lad 2,292]

Make sure you buy decent ones John,theres a lot of shite Chinese copies on ebay etc not enough power in them to effect a quick dispatch....try fourteenacre or flatpack co.ATB Dave

[polishunter1 47]

Hi mate as Bry said practice is the key got them all and all are for different uses but my best for catching by a mile is the trapline and can be expensive

[justjohn 2]

Make sure you buy decent ones John,theres a lot of shite Chinese copies on ebay etc not enough power in them to effect a quick dispatch....try fourteenacre or flatpack co.ATB Dave

Bugger....Bought some of eBay.

 

Ill order a couple of decent ones and compare them, in the bin if not then!

[northern lad 2,292]

 

Make sure you buy decent ones John,theres a lot of shite Chinese copies on ebay etc not enough power in them to effect a quick dispatch....try fourteenacre or flatpack co.ATB Dave

Bugger....Bought some of eBay.

 

Ill order a couple of decent ones and compare them, in the bin if not then!

 

Been there and got the t shirt ,binned them ages ago,was finding traps that clearly had a mole in them but had wriggled free lol

[davedavedave 69]

Only my opinion but I think the genuine Talpex trap is the easiest trap to use but you wont go far wrong with good quality duffus traps either.

[justjohn 2]

Just bought some proper ones from fourteen acres, might have accidentally bought the snare making kit and dvd as well, whoops....

[earth-thrower 493]

Thanks Bry

 

I think ill just order some Duffus traps and see how i get on with them. I'll let you know how it goes!

 

thanks

 

john

You can catch, with all the suggested types, mate .So you should experiment ?, and see what you get on best with, maybe ?(compare 'capture rate', etc),.... A good 'duffus' type, isnt a bad first choice,.....as its a well 'proven' design ?

[BRY 79]

As been said Avoid cheap Chinky copies,

 

When cutting the turf to put traps in don't make it to big and disturb the run ( tunnel ) too much .

Good luck I been told there's a good dvd out about mole trapping, try look at that get some pointers

[earth-thrower 493]

As been said Avoid cheap Chinky copies,

 

When cutting the turf to put traps in don't make it to big and disturb the run ( tunnel ) too much .

Good luck I been told there's a good dvd out about mole trapping, try look at that get some pointers

Dont give him too many 'tips', Bry !,...no harm, in learning by 'trial & error', when first starting out ? ha ha ha

[BRY 79]

Earth thrower thats how i started trial & error , but nice to help out a bit hehe

[justjohn 2]

Haha thanks for the tips, don't worry I bought that mole dvd so will be having a good watch and then having a bash!

 

New traps arrived from fourteen acres, cracking service from them, and they are a good amount beefier than the ebay ones, lesson learnt there!

[earth-thrower 493]

Earth thrower thats how i started trial & error , but nice to help out a bit hehe

Same as me, mate,...(i didnt mean it too serious ? lol).....Fortunately, for the 'newbies',..theres more information available, to help them now, than there ever was ?