how to catch a mole

[jeffo 0]

hi is there any one out there who could tell me the best way to catch a mole its just started burrowing in the garden this last week

[masmiffy 82]

hi is there any one out there who could tell me the best way to catch a mole its just started burrowing in the garden this last week

 

You will get lots of varing answers to this mate!

Funniest one is the old Jasper Carrot sketch!

[gethinrees 0]

hi is there any one out there who could tell me the best way to catch a mole its just started burrowing in the garden this last week

try using some barel traps always had some luck with them

[jeffo 0]

hi is there any one out there who could tell me the best way to catch a mole its just started burrowing in the garden this last week

try using some barel traps always had some luck with them

ant got a clue wat they are i no about snares and other traps but nowt to do with mole traps could ye explain a bit more cheers

[trappa 518]

First get a mole trap. Usually you will be able to purchase 2 different types ( there are more) the traditional scissor type and the duffus half barrel type.

Easiest to set is the scissor type for a beginner- the shop should show you how. If you can, stick the trap in the garden for a few days to get the smell off, you can leave them for months but you wont want to do this. If you can lend a used trap off a mate then even better.

Use a stick to find a run between the hills, when you have use a trowel to expose the run. Smooth the run down where the soil has dropped and plant the trap in the run, with the trap aiming the correct way ( you will be able to work it out). Cut the sod of earth in half that you dug up exposing the run and place either side of the trap to cover the run from light , but be careful to not hinder the mechanism so the trap can trigger ok.cover over any gaps with loose soil until the run is completely covered . That is about it.

[jeffo 0]

thanks trapa ile give it a go when i get in to town to get a trap cheers