Question 1

Bought 2 of these traps but the moles do not create visible tunnels. They dig  straight up and throw the dirt out of a hole.  Where do I set the trap?

Accepted Answer

The moles are after earthworms and grubs they tunnel everywhere and this past summer I trapped 7 and my neighbor 8. The tunnels will be in a line leading to and away from the mole hill. To catch them you have to locate the tunnel by stepping all around the mole hill and feeling for soft areas. Dig down approx. 3-4 inches and you will see a hole or tunnel running laterally across your lawn. Push down just a little on top of the tunnel to make the mole have to dig it out a little. Set the trap on top of the mashed down tunnel and make sure the trip plate is setting just on top of the ground

Question 2

What is the  different between the mole trap and wire tek?

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This one from Garsum (imported) has a wire base whereas the Wire Tek (made in Indiana) has a wider plate base.  The thin wire base causes the Garsum to sink into the ground too far when you are on softer soil (which is often the case when moles have run through your hard), causing the trap to spring as soon as you take your foot off of it.  The Wire Tek's base is much wider and works perfectly on softer soils -- I love the Wire Tek one for all soil types!!

Question 3

Two questions:  1)  Why won’t this stayed cocked - as soon as I lift my foot up it pops back up  2) How does a mole trigger this trap to close on it?

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I have several of these type mole traps and to date my neighbor and I have caught 14 moles this year. The secret to setting the trap is to gently push down the ground in line with the mole tunnel.  Straddle the  tunnel with the scissor prongs and step down on the foot trigger assembly. Do not try to push the trap trigger flap into the ground just let it lay on top of the ground that you flattened earlier.  Sometimes I have to put a thin board or twig under the trap frame to keep the frame from being buried and setting the trap off.

Question 4

How do  i set up this mole trap and Where to put this

Accepted Answer

Place it in the the snouted mole'hole

Number of Pieces	1
Target Species	Chipmunk
Is Electric	No
Material Type	Alloy Steel
Style	Mole Scissor Trap
Color	1 Mole Trap

Garsum Mole Traps That Kill, EasySet Vole Gopher Trap for Lawns, Reusable Quick and Clean Kill,1 Eliminator Scissor Trap

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