Sunday, March 9, 2014

Guide On Using A Mole Trap

By Jaclyn Hurley


Trapping moles is one of the main techniques used for eradicating moles. Traps come in various types to be set and used for different settings and surroundings. Some traps are created to be set on rocky places while others can only be set in sandy places. When setting a mole trap, people need to know various things to ensure their work can bear positive results.

Moles have a strong sense of smell and can smell odors from a few meters away. It is for this reason that you should never set a trapping device that has strong odors as this can drive moles away. When setting up trapping devices, you should make sure you do not use gloves that have strong odors or put the trap in areas where there are strong odors.

Even though numerous people would want to catch moles throughout the year, moles are mostly closer to the surface in some periods of the year. In most cases, moles would not be active in winter and summer, as they would have burrowed deep holes into the ground. It is for this reason that people should consider trapping moles in spring as it is during this time that you will find them close to the surface.

It is also important to use traps during the right time. This is because moles are active on the surface during certain times of the day; hence, by setting the traps during these times, you are likely to catch the rodent. For example, when you set traps after a warm rain or during the afternoon when moles are more active, you would be able to make a good catch.

Safety is another important aspect whenever you are setting traps. No one would want their children or pets to be hurt by such traps. Therefore, you may need to mark the places where you have located such traps to ensure your pets and children can keep away from them. It may be important to cover the traps with certain materials especially a bucket to ensure that your pets and kids do not interfere with them.

Setting up these devices on deep tunnels is usually quite difficult. Consequently, before you decide to set up any traps, it might be essential to look for tunnels, which are in areas where moles pass regularly. It may also be vital to put the traps in tunnels that are situated in places near pathways and driveways since the traps may be more efficient when placed in such areas.

It is also important to make sure that the devices you use are made for use specifically in such surroundings. Some traps would be created to be placed on sandy areas while others would be made for rocky places. In order to ensure your safety and increase the chances of trapping such moles, you need to make sure that you use such devices as per the specifications.

Knowing how to trap a mole is very important for effective results. People are advised to make sure that when they are setting up the traps, their hands do not have strong odors. It is also advisable to use your trapping devices during Spring since this is the time that moles are likely to be active, and this may enable you to catch a mole.




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