Title: Gopher and Mole Control | Pesticide Research Institute
Headings: Gopher and Mole Control
Gopher and Mole Control
Think you’ve got a gopher or mole?
Preventing Gopher and Mole Infestations
Create Barriers
Promote Natural Predators
Low Impact Approaches
Benefits of Using Traps
Common Gopher Traps
Common Mole Traps
Rodenticides
Potential Consequences of Using Rodenticides
Recognize that when you use rodenticides, you should be ready to deal with these potential consequences:
Precautions to Take When Using Rodenticides
If you determine that rodenticides are necessary, take these precautionary steps to reduce the potential for adverse effects:
Rodenticides Comparison
Non-Anticoagulant Rodenticides
Regulatory Updates on Rodenticides
References and Additional Resources

Content: Choker Loop Trap
This trap has a loop that will tighten around the mole when it travels down its tunnel in either direction. Pit Trap
A bucket with the rim level with the bottom of the tunnel and board placed above to block out light can serve as a live trap. The mole will fall in and be caught. Please read our comments on the use of live traps. Always use pest-specific traps and follow the provided instructions when setting your traps. Do not allow children to play with traps, and always handle traps with great care—spring-loaded jaws can cause painful injuries. Remember to check traps frequently and reset as necessary. If you haven’t caught anything in two days, choose another trapping site. Review all your options before deciding on a treatment plan. If you decide to work with a pest control professional, be sure the company is Ecowise, GreenShield or GreenPro certified and familiar with Integrated Pest Management techniques.